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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🎣 Game Fish 🌡️ Subtropical

aquaculture, gamefish, aquarium

Parajulis poecilepterus Temminck & Schlegel, 1845
Max Length
34 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for aquaculture, gamefish, aquarium is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Parajulis poecilepterus
Authority
Temminck & Schlegel, 1845
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
34 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Parajulis
Parajulis
Species
aquaculture, gamefish, aquarium
Parajulis poecilepterus

🐟 Physical Description

: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for aquaculture, gamefish, aquarium is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for aquaculture, gamefish, aquarium is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for aquaculture, gamefish, aquarium is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Korea, northern Japan to Taiwan and Hong Kong.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
34cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2008

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Temminck & Schlegel, 1845

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

Nutrition

Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central

Nutrient Amount
Protein 18.5 g
Omega-3 (total) 351 mg

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for aquaculture, gamefish, aquarium 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

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