Whitespotted Brotula
📖 Overview
Common species . Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass . Found in markets .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 93 - 96; Anal soft rays: 75 - 79. Developed gill raker 10-11. Head and body fully covered with scales. Operculum with a sharp, strong spine. Preoperculum with 2 small spines at the lower angle .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whitespotted Brotula is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 75 - 249 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: Japan to Taiwan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Whitespotted Brotula 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 Whitespotted Brotula is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Whitespotted Brotula 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 | Whitespotted Brotula |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Shioitachiuo · シオイタチウオ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watasea sivicola | Jordan & Snyder | 1901 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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