Atlantic emperor
📖 Overview
Found in shallow coastal waters . Feeds mainly on bottom-dwelling invertebrates. Marketed fresh , smoked and dried salted . Abundant during the winter months .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. The outer surface of the maxilla is smooth, without a knob or pronounced longitudinal ridge. Inner surface of the pectoral fin axil without scales. Overall color is olive green or brown and pinkish. The cheeks have a network of fine reticulations below the eye.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Atlantic emperor is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Atlantic emperor is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 1 - 50 m . Tropical; 20°N - 5°S Central Atlantic: Senegal to Gabon; also Cape Verde, São Tome-Principe Islands, and Rolas Islands.
🌿 Ecology
bottom-dwelling invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Atlantic emperor 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 | 20.1 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 123 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Atlantic emperor has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Atlantic emperor · Atlantic scavenger |
| 🌍CES | cejnovka atlantská |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Atlantisk kejserbrasen |
| 🇫🇷French | Empéreur Atlantique |
| 🌍MSA | Pelandok |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Imperador-do-Atlântico |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Атлантический летрин |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Emperador Atlántico |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 670 records indexed .
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