Panama spadefish
📖 Overview
Demersal over coral reefs and rocky bottoms of shallow waters . Feeds on invertebrates . Maximum TL of at least 30 cm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Panama spadefish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Panama spadefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical; 28°N - 11°S, 111°W - 77°W
🌿 Ecology
invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Panama spadefish 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 | 18.7 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 111 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Panama spadefish 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 | Panama Spadefish |
| 🇫🇷French | Disque Panaméen |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-enxada-do-Panamá |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Панамская камисета |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Curaca · Curaca Zapatero · Paguala zapatero · Palma · Yambo · zapatero |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psettus panamensis | Steindachner | 1876 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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