Redspotted sandperch
📖 Overview
Benthic . Usually on open sand and rubble substrates near reefs . Adults occur on deep seaward and coastal slopes and deep sand flats at depths to 170 m and rises up to about 15 m to feed . Adults have lyre-tail and may swim high above the substrate to feed on zooplankton, usually amongst other fishes such as basslets . Minimum depth of 9 m reported from Ref. 30874.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 22; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 17 - 18. Indian Ocean form shows lined versus barred pattern . Spinous portion of dorsal fin black at base, deep red distally. A longitudinal row of black spots 8 or 9 subquadrangular red to dark brown spots along back alternating with similar but more vertically elongate red spots on lower side. Two narrow bright red bars at pectoral-fin base (Ref 42740).: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Redspotted sandperch is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 9 - 170 m , usually 16 - ? m . Tropical East Africa to Pitcairn (excluding Easter Island), north to Japan, south to the Great Barrier Reef.
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton, usually amongst other fishes such as basslets (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Redspotted Sandperch 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 | 17.8 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 111 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Redspotted sandperch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Flagfin Weever · Lyretail Grubfish · Redspotted sandperch |
| 🇫🇷French | Perche de sable à taches rouges |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Hawaitoragisu · ハワイトラギス |
| 🌍TAH | mo'o |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 沙鱸 · 海狗甘仔 · 狗 · 玫瑰擬鱸 · 舉目魚 · 花狗母海 · 雨傘閂 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percis schauinslandii | Steindachner | 1900 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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