Southern blue devil
📖 Overview
Adults occur in the vicinity of rocky reefs and caves, in comparatively shallow water . Eggs are guarded by the male parent . Flesh is quite palatable.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Southern blue devil is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Southern blue devil is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Southern blue devil is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Eggs are guarded by the male parent .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated, usually 15 - 25 m . Temperate; 18°C - 22°C South Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Southern blue devil 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 | 19 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 237 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Southern blue devil has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blue Devilfish · Bluedevil · Southern Blue Devil · Western Blue Devil |
| 🌍EST | Sinitäpp-jeekimahven · Sinitäpp-ümarpeaahven |
| 🇫🇷French | Diable bleu |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Diavolo blu meridionale |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Assessor-safira |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Тёмный параплезиопс |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Pez diablo azul del oeste |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bleeckeria catafracta | Castelnau | 1873 | Synonym |
| Bleekeria catafracta | Castelnau | 1873 | Synonym |
| Plesiops gigas | Steindachner | 1883 | Synonym |
| Plesiops meleagris | Peters | 1869 | Synonym |
| Ruppelia prolongata | Castelnau | 1873 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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