aquaculture
📖 Overview
aquaculture (Inimicus japonicus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Synanceiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 29 cm. It occurs at depths between 10 and 200 metres. With a trophic level of 4.2, it is a mid-level predator. Commercially fished and consumed as food, venomous.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for aquaculture is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for aquaculture is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 200 m. Tropical West Pacific: Japan and East China Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
⚠️ Venom Profile
- excruciating pain
- tissue necrosis
- cardiovascular collapse
- pulmonary oedema
CSL Stonefish antivenom (Australia); intensive supportive care; wound debridement.
References: Compiled from Bhide (2018), Halstead et al. (1988) and family-specific envenomation literature
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"aquaculture 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 aquaculture is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for aquaculture 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 | devil stinger |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Oniokoze · オニオコゼ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inimicus aurantiacus | Jordan & Starks | - | Synonym |
| Pelor aurantiacum | Temminck & Schlegel | 1843 | Synonym |
| Pelor japonicum | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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