Cabinza grunt
📖 Overview
Over rocky and sandy bottoms. Maximum size assumed to be the same as for the family. Feeds on small crustaceans such as isopods and amphipods but also on polychaetes and algae.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Cabinza grunt is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cabinza grunt is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Cabinza grunt is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Cabinza grunt is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 50 m. Subtropical; 5°S - 55°S, 81°W - 70°W Southeast Pacific: Peru to Chile.
🌿 Ecology
small crustaceans such as isopods and amphipods but also on polychaetes and algae
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Cabinza grunt 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 | 18.4 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 274 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Cabinza grunt has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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