Thompson's butterflyfish
📖 Overview
Found in coral reefs . Occur in schools above steep outer reef slopes at depths below 10 m to 300 m and sometimes above clear lagoon reefs at depths as shallow as 4 m. Uncommon . Benthopelagic . Feeds on zooplanktons . Oviparous . Form pairs during breeding .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25 - 27; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 20 - 21. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Thompson's butterflyfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Thompson's butterflyfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Form pairs during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 4 - 300 m . Tropical; 31°N - 24°S, 136°E - 130°W Pacific Ocean: Mariana, Samoa, Johnston, Hawaiian, Line (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
zooplanktons (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Thompson's butterflyfish is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.2 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 138 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Thompson's butterflyfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Thompson's Butterflyfish · Thompson's butterfly |
| 🏳️Catalan | Peix papallona de Thompson |
| 🌍CES | klipka Thompsonova |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Thompsons Fanefisk |
| 🇩🇪German | Thompsons Pyramidenfalterfisch |
| 🇫🇷French | Poisson-papillon de Thompson |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce farfalla di Thompson |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Tompusonchochouo · トンプソンカスミチョウチョウウオ · トンプソンチョウチョウウオ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-borboleta-de-Thompson |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Pez mariposa de Thompson |
| 🌍TAH | paraharaha |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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