Waite's splitfin
📖 Overview
Usually in groups on outer reef slopes . Most commonly occurs in shallow water and most likely seen by divers . Forms dense aggregations that feed on zooplankton (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7. Looks blue with dark yellow over the back when seen in natural light. Unlike most other basslets, the dorsal fins are in two parts . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Waite's splitfin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 55 m , usually 1 - 35 m . Tropical; 22°C - 28°C ; 19°N - 22°S
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton (Ref 90102)
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Waite's splitfin 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 | 17.4 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 117 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Waite's splitfin 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 | Magenta Slender Anthias · Magenta slender basslet · Magenta splitfin · Purple pygmy basslet · Pygmy basslet · Slender anthias · Waite's splitfin |
| 🏳️Catalan | Anthias cardenal magenta |
| 🌍CES | kanic útlý |
| 🇫🇷French | Anthias fléchette magenta |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Minamihanadai · ミナミハナダイ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Anthias-dardo-magenta |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 雙鰭呂宋花鮨 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luzonichthys addisi | Smith | 1955 | Synonym |
| Luzonichthys robustus | Fourmanoir | 1977 | Synonym |
| Mirolabrichthys waitei | Fowler | 1931 | Synonym |
| Naurua addisi | Smith | 1955 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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