Parabothus Coarctatus
📖 Overview
Inhabits mud and sand bottoms . Benthic . Feeds on small benthic animals. Marketed fresh, sometimes dried-salted .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 106 - 117; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 87 - 95; Vertebrae: 32 - 33. Body elliptical, its depth contained more than 2.4 times in SL. Tip of isthmus below posterior margin of lower eye. Eyes separated by a broad and concave space. Interorbital in male broader than that in female. Ctenoid scales on ocular side armed with a row of hairlike spines. Small dark blotches on origin of straight part of lateral line. Small dark dots along upper margin of upper eye.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Parabothus Coarctatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 253 - 580 m . Deep-water Pacific Ocean: New Caledonia, southern Japan, and the Hawaiian Islands (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
small benthic animals
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Parabothus Coarctatus 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 Parabothus Coarctatus is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Parabothus Coarctatus 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 |
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnoglossus violaceus | Franz | 1910 | Synonym |
| Parabothus violaceus | Franz | 1910 | Synonym |
| Platophrys coarctatus | Gilbert | 1905 | Homotypic |
| Rhomboidichthys coarctatus | Gilbert | 1905 | Homotypic |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 24 records indexed .
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