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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🍽️ Edible ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Venomous 🌡️ Tropical

Paracentropogon Rubripinnis

Paracentropogon rubripinnis Temminck & Schlegel, 1843
Max Length
10.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Overview information for Paracentropogon Rubripinnis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Paracentropogon rubripinnis
Authority
Temminck & Schlegel, 1843
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 7; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 3 - 4. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paracentropogon Rubripinnis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Paracentropogon Rubripinnis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Paracentropogon Rubripinnis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Tropical Northwest Pacific: southern Japan and southern Korean Peninsula.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00479 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
10.5cm
Dorsal Spines
15
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
4

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Temminck & Schlegel, 1843

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Paracentropogon Rubripinnis is an edible species."

✗ Not for Raw
✓ Fresh Indicators
  • 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
✗ Avoid If
  • Cloudy or sunken eyes
  • Strong fishy or ammonia odour
  • Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
  • Discoloured or dry flesh
Best Cooking Methods
Baking Grilling Pan-frying

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Paracentropogon Rubripinnis is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Paracentropogon Rubripinnis has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Apistus rubripinnis Temminck & Schlegel 1843 Synonym
Hypodites rubripinnis Temminck & Schlegel 1843 Synonym
Hypodytes rubripinnis Temminck & Schlegel 1843 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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