Sharpnose seaperch
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit inshore and offshore waters . From surface to 229 m . Viviparous, female carries the developing young . Seldom caught by fishers .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Sharpnose seaperch is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sharpnose seaperch is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Viviparous, female carries the developing young .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 229 m . Subtropical; 40°N - 26°N, 124°W - 112°W central Baja California, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Sharpnose seaperch 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 | 18.4 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 310 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Sharpnose seaperch 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)
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | sharpnose seaperch · Sharpnose surfperch |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Vieja-de-focinho-afiado |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | mojarra picuda |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 尖吻顯齒海鯽 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ditrema atripes | Jordan & Gilbert | 1880 | Synonym |
| Ditrema orthonotus | Eigenmann & Eigenmann | 1889 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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