Fat greenling
📖 Overview
Minimum depth from Ref. 37936. Occurs in rocky coastal areas; often gather around artificial reefs. Breeds from October to December. The egg masses are attached to small rocks, guarded by the male. Commercially cultured in Japan.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fat greenling is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Fat greenling is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Male guards eggs.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; oceanodromous ; depth range 4 - 155 m . Temperate; 50°N - 26°N, 120°E - 152°E Northwest Pacific: Japan, the southern Korean Peninsula to the Yellow Sea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Hexagrammos Otakii 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 | 17.7 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 567 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Fat greenling has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
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