Coral demoiselle
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit lagoon and inshore coral reefs, usually in areas where silting is prevalent. Aggregates over coral outcrops to feed on zooplankton . 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 Coral demoiselle is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Coral demoiselle is currently being compiled.
🥚 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 - 10 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Indonesia, Philippines, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Coral 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) | 115 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Coral demoiselle has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Coral Demoiselle · Yellow-tipped Damsel |
| 🏳️Catalan | Damisel·la coral·lí |
| 🌍CES | sapínek korálový |
| 🇫🇷French | Poisson-demoiselle à queue de voile |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Damigella dei coralli |
| 🌍MSA | Gombing |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Donzela-do-coral |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glyphisodon nemurus | Bleeker | 1857 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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