Masked greenling
📖 Overview
Masked greenling (Hexagrammos octogrammus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Hexagrammidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 42 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 200 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. Commercially fished and consumed as food, valued as a sport fish.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 17 - 20; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 25; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 22 - 25. Caudal rounded.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Masked greenling is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 200 m . Temperate; 66°N - 30°N, 120°E - 120°W North Pacific: Sea of Okhotsk and northern Japan (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Masked greenling 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
Detailed nutritional data for Masked greenling is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Masked greenling has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | masked greenling |
| 🌍CES | hřebeník maskovaný |
| 🇫🇷French | sourcil masqué |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Sujiainame · スジアイナメ |
| 🇰🇷Korean | 줄노래미 |
| 🇵🇱Polish | Terpuga alaskanska |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Lorcha-mascarada |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Бурый терпуг · Восьмилинейный (бурый) терпуг |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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