Jordan's snapper
📖 Overview
Adults are found over hard bottoms in inshore reef areas. They form schools in surface waters around Cocos Island, Costa Rica . Carnivorous, feed on invertebrates and fish .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. Head pointed, dorsal profile of forehead somewhat angular. Preorbital bone broad, maxilla extending nearly to mid-eye level. Preopercular notch and knob well developed. Scale rows on back parallel to lateral line. Upper back and top of head dark olive; sides and ventral parts dark purplish; silvery spots on side forming longitudinal rows.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Jordan's snapper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Jordan's snapper is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Jordan's snapper is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 50 m , usually 40 - 50 m . Tropical; 26°N - 10°S, 110°W - 77°W
🌿 Ecology
invertebrates and fish (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Jordan's snapper 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 | 18.6 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 130 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Jordan's snapper has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Jordan's snapper · Red snapper · Rufous snapper · Whipper Snapper |
| 🌍CES | chňapal Jordanův |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Jordans snapper |
| 🇫🇷French | Vivaneau huachinango |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Caranha-escura |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Луциан Джордана · Рыжий парго |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Huachinango · Pargo · Pargo colorado · Pargo de Jordan · Pargo de seda · Pargo rojo · Pargo seda · Parvo rojo · Saltador · Saltona · pargo colmillón |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 喬氏笛鯛 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neomaenis jordani | Gilbert | 1898 | Synonym |
| Neomaensis jordani | Gilbert | 1898 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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