Finescale dottyback
📖 Overview
Finescale dottyback (Lubbockichthys multisquamatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pseudochromidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 65 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Commercially fished and consumed as food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25 - 26; Anal spines: 1 - 2; Anal soft rays: 15 - 16. Appears pink underwater . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Finescale dottyback is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 65 m , usually 0 - 20 m . Tropical central Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Finescale dottyback 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) | 121 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Finescale dottyback 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 | Fine-scaled Dottyback · Finescale Dottyback · Many-scaled Dottyback · Multi-scaled Dottyback · Pink Dottyback |
| 🌍CES | sapínovec pobřežní |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Pseudodonzela-escamosa |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbochichthys multisquamatus | Allen | 1987 | Synonym |
| Pseudoplesiops multisquamatus | Allen | 1987 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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