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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🎣 Game Fish 🌡️ Tropical

Twosaddle goatfish

Parupeneus insularis Randall & Myers, 2002
Max Length
30.3 cm
Max Weight
1.4 kg
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
1–80 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Occurs on coral reefs and adjacent habitats, generally in less than 30 m , but has been recorded to 83 meters . Benthopelagic . Stomach contents of 12 specimens consist of 44% by volume of crabs; followed by shrimps, octopuses, mantis shrimps, amphipods and other crustaceans, fishes, and polychaetes .

Scientific Name
Parupeneus insularis
Authority
Randall & Myers, 2002
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
30.3 cm
Max Weight
1.4 kg
Depth Range
1–80 m
Latitude
29°S – 37°N
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Twosaddle goatfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Twosaddle goatfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Twosaddle goatfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Twosaddle goatfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 80 m . Tropical; 37°N - 29°S, 124°E - 123°W Central Pacific: Hawaii, French Polynesia, and Pitcairn Islands to the Marshall, Mariana, Phoenix, and Samoa islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01148 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
30.3cm
Max Weight
1,400g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
37°N – 29°S
Described By
Randall & Myers, 2002

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

Nutrition

Per 100g cooked — Source: USDA FoodData Central

Nutrient Amount
Protein 17.9 g
Omega-3 (total) 135 mg

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Twosaddle goatfish 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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