Dusky basslet
📖 Overview
Dusky basslet (Lipogramma anabantoides), first described by Böhlke, 1960 is a tiny fish in the family Grammatidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 1.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 22 to 79 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is important as a food fish and considered a sustainable seafood option under current management. As a member of the Grammatidae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Dusky basslet is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dusky basslet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 22 - 79 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: Bahamas, Hispaniola, Florida, and Banco Chinchorro, off Yucatan in Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Dusky basslet 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 Dusky basslet is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Dusky basslet 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
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | dusky basslet · spotfin basslet |
| 🏳️Catalan | Peix àvia cap rosat |
| 🌍CES | kanícek bahamský |
| 🇫🇷French | Gramma des Bahamas |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Gramma-das-Bahamas |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | cabrilla rara |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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