Celebes wrasse
📖 Overview
Inhabits coral-rich areas of protected reefs , with a rich mix of soft and brittle hard corals and other invertebrates . Reported to be associated with the mushroom Heliofungia actiniformis . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. The cheek lacks the multiple lines below the eye and dorsal fin has two thin, usually irregular, red marginal lines . The concave head profile of this species is similar to that of C. oxycephalus, but its coloration is distinctive.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Celebes wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Celebes wrasse is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 40 m , usually 5 - 30 m . Tropical; 24°C - 28°C north to southern Japan, south to Rowley Shoals.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Celebes 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 | 18.6 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 148 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Celebes wrasse has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Celebes Maori-wrasse · Celebes maori wrasse · Celebes wrasse · Eared Maori Wrasse · Slender maori · Slender maori wrasse |
| 🌍CES | pyskoun celebeský |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Hananaga-mochino-uo · Hananagamochinouo · ハナナガモチノウオ · モチノウオ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-de-Celebes |
| 🌍TGL | Mameng |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 汕散仔 · 西里伯斯唇魚 · 西里伯斯鸚鯛 · 西里伯斯龍 · 闊嘴郎 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheilinus celebicus | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
| Cheilinus hoevenii | Bleeker | 1862 | Synonym |
| Cheilinus oxyrhynchus | Bleeker | 1862 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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