Dussumier's ponyfish
📖 Overview
Found in coral sand bottoms of coastal waters, but also enters estuaries . Feeds on small crustaceans, polychaetes, bivalves, foraminiferans, gastropods and nematodes . Forms schools . Sold dried salted in markets, and also used for fishmeal .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dussumier's ponyfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 10 - 40 m . Tropical; 22°N - 45°S, 37°E - 178°E West Pacific: Mozambique and Madagascar to India, north to Beibu Gulf, China, Philippines and east to Fiji.
🌿 Ecology
small crustaceans, polychaetes, bivalves, foraminiferans, gastropods and nematodes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Dussumier's ponyfish 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 | 18.8 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 228 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Dussumier's ponyfish 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)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Dussumier's ponyfish · Dussumier’s Ponyfish |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-pônei-de-Dussumier |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Сребробрюшка Дюссюмье |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equula dussumieri | Valenciennes | 1835 | Synonym |
| Leiognathus dussumieri | Valenciennes | 1835 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 13 records indexed .
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