Pinjalo
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit reefs and rocky bottoms . They are found in schools over shallow depths of a few meters in open ocean reefs. In most areas they are found in deep waters and are usually trawled to 100 m depth . They feed on benthic and planktonic invertebrates , and possibly small fishes. Marketed fresh or dried-salted.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pinjalo is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 15 - 100 m . Tropical; 31°N - 27°S, 32°E - 155°E West Pacific: Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Papua (Papua New Guinea), north to Taiwan.
🌿 Ecology
benthic and planktonic invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caesio pinjalo | Bleeker | 1850 | Synonym |
| Mesoprion mitchelli | Günther | 1867 | Synonym |
| Odontonectes pinjalo | Bleeker | 1850 | Synonym |
| Pinjalo microphthalmus | Lee | 1987 | Synonym |
| Pinjalo typus | Bleeker | 1845 | Heterotypic |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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