Plectranthias Yamakawai
📖 Overview
Plectranthias Yamakawai (Plectranthias yamakawai) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anthiadidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20 cm. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Commercially fished and consumed as food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7; Vertebrae: 26. Body reddish yellow above and whitish below, speckled with dark green on upper half of the body when fresh. A large reddish blotch of about eye diameter below lateral line. Ventral, anal and caudal fins yellowish; pectorals reddish. Head thickly scaled except snout, preorbital, lips, both jaws and throat. Cheek with 7 rows of scales. Mouth large, oblique and protractile; lower jaw slightly protruded when closed. Maxillary extends to below the posterior border of pupil.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Plectranthias Yamakawai is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Plectranthias Yamakawai is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Plectranthias Yamakawai is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 200 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Plectranthias Yamakawai is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Plectranthias Yamakawai has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
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