Yellowspotted wrasse
📖 Overview
Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs, in areas of mixed sand and coral . Post pelagic juveniles carried by currents beyond their normal breeding range. They are often in pairs or small loose groups, swimming close to the bottom. When approached, they move up and down in an unusual way that may worry a possible predator. Adults move about in small groups. .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11; Vertebrae: 25. Color in life of black with iridescent blue-green spots on body and light yellow antero-dorsally on head body; head banded. Anterior lateral line pored scales 2-3. Males display with metallic green shiny color that is turned on shortly for the occasion .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellowspotted wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Yellowspotted wrasse is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 8 - 32 m , usually 8 - 32 m . Tropical; 24°C - 28°C ; 30°N - 24°S north to Ryukyu Islands, south to northern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Yellowspotted wrasse 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 | 18.5 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 170 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Yellowspotted wrasse has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Black Leopard-wrasse · Black leopard wrasse · Black wrasse · Negros wrasse · Yellowspotted wrasse |
| 🌍CES | kněžík tmavý |
| 🇩🇪German | Schwarzer Leoparden-Junker |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Sejiro-nodogurobera · Sejironodogurobera · セジロノドグロベラ |
| 🇰🇷Korean | 은하수놀래기 |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-de-Negros |
| 🌍SMO | Sugale |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 娘仔魚 · 石斑龍 · 胸斑大咽齒魚 · 黑大咽鸚鯛 · 黑曲齒鸚鯛 · 黑鸚鯛 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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