Yellowtail demoiselle
📖 Overview
Usually found in outer reef slopes and frequently in the deeper surge channels or adjacent ledges. Form small groups in sub-tidal habitats . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs . Diurnal species .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellowtail demoiselle is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 1 - 12 m . Tropical; 22°N - 18°S West Pacific: East Africa to the Indo-Malayan Archipelago and Vanuatu, north to Taiwan, south to northern Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Yellowtail demoiselle 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 | 18.3 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 119 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Yellowtail demoiselle 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 | Orange-tailed Damsel-fish · Orange-tailed Damselfish · Yellow-tail Damsel · Yellowtail Damsel · Yellowtail demoiselle |
| 🏳️Catalan | Damisel·la de cua daurada |
| 🌍CES | sapínek žlutoocasý |
| 🇩🇪German | Keil-Demoiselle |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Bioraribonsuzumedai · ビオラリボンスズメダイ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Donzela-de-cauda-real |
| 🌍THA | ปลาสลิดหินหางเหลือง |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 棕尾新雀鯛 · 黃尾新雀鯛 · 黃尾雀 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abudefduf melanocarpus | Fowler & Bean | 1928 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus azysron | Bleeker | 1877 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Yellowtail demoiselle.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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