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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Iniistius Auropunctatus

Iniistius auropunctatus Randall, 2002
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
15–17 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Iniistius Auropunctatus (Iniistius auropunctatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. It occurs at depths between 15 and 17 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Commercially fished and consumed as food.

Scientific Name
Iniistius auropunctatus
Authority
Randall, 2002
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Depth Range
15–17 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Iniistius Auropunctatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Iniistius Auropunctatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Iniistius Auropunctatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Iniistius Auropunctatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Habitat and distribution data for Iniistius Auropunctatus is currently being compiled.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L3.05 (TL)
Dorsal Spines
9
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
12
Vertebrae
25

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall, 2002

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Iniistius Auropunctatus is an edible species."

✗ Not for Raw
✓ Fresh Indicators
  • 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
✗ Avoid If
  • Cloudy or sunken eyes
  • Strong fishy or ammonia odour
  • Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
  • Discoloured or dry flesh
Best Cooking Methods
Baking Grilling Pan-frying

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Iniistius Auropunctatus is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Iniistius Auropunctatus has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

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