New 🐟 Mercury Safety Guide & Omega-3 Rankings Updated for 2026. View Omega-3 Rankings →

🌊 Marine 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Temperate

Eastern blue devil

Paraplesiops bleekeri Günther, 1861
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Eastern blue devil (Paraplesiops bleekeri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Plesiopidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. Commercially fished and consumed as food.

Scientific Name
Paraplesiops bleekeri
Authority
Günther, 1861
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Water Temp
18–22 °C
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Eastern blue devil is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Eastern blue devil is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

Eggs are guarded by the male parent .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated, usually 5 - 15 m . Temperate; 18°C - 22°C Southwest Pacific: endemic to eastern Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.18 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
18–22°C
Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Günther, 1861

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

⚡ Nutrition

Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central

Nutrient Amount
Protein 17.8 g
Omega-3 (total) 369 mg

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Eastern blue devil 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

🔬 Full Nutritional Profile

Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)

Proximate Composition
Energy125 kcal
Moisture75 %
Protein20 %
Total Fat4 %
Ash1.3 %
Fatty Acids (g)
Saturated Fat1 g
Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.5 g
Omega-3 Total1 g
EPA0.3 g
DHA0.5 g
Omega-6 Total0.3 g
Key Minerals & Vitamins
Calcium20 mg
Iron0.7 mg
Magnesium30 mg
Phosphorus220 mg
Potassium380 mg
Sodium55 mg
Zinc0.5 mg
Selenium32 µg
Vitamin B122 µg

👥 Community & Contribute

Aquareap Community Observations
0 Observations logged on Aquareap

No observations yet - be the first to log one!

View all observations for Eastern blue devil ↗
Suggest an Edit

Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.

Link to a scientific paper, FishBase, or other authoritative source
Report an Issue

Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.