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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Banded grunter

Pomadasys furcatus Bloch & Schneider, 1801
Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
10–20 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
52.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Inhabits coastal waters and frequents sandy areas near rocks. Flesh good but undergoes rapid softening . Marketed fresh . Depth range based on occurrence; to be replaced with a better reference.

Scientific Name
Pomadasys furcatus
Authority
Bloch & Schneider, 1801
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
50 cm
Depth Range
10–20 m
Latitude
30°S – 29°N
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
52.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 15; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7. : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Banded grunter is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Banded grunter is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 20 m . Tropical; 29°N - 30°S, 31°E - 145°E West Pacific: Somalia (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
50cm
Dorsal Spines
12
Dorsal Rays
15
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
52.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
29°N – 30°S
Described By
Bloch & Schneider, 1801

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

Nutrition

Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central

Nutrient Amount
Protein 19.4 g
Omega-3 (total) 118 mg

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Banded grunter 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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