Masked bannerfish
📖 Overview
Occur in lagoon and seaward reefs with rich coral growth. Juveniles solitary; adults are often paired and occasionally found hovering side by side under tabular corals . Feed on bottom living animals , e.g. invertebrates associated with algal zones . Oviparous . Form pairs during breeding . Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 30874.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24 - 27; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 17 - 19. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Masked bannerfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Masked bannerfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Form pairs during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 30 m . Tropical; 32°N - 32°S East Africa to the Tuamoto Islands, north to southern Japan, south to New South Wales and Tonga.
🌿 Ecology
bottom living animals (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Masked bannerfish 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 | 18.8 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 114 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Masked bannerfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heniochus monoceras | Cuvier | 1831 | Synonym |
| Taurichthys monoceros | Cuvier | 1831 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 4 records indexed .
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