Daisy midshipman
📖 Overview
Inhabits offshore, soft bottom habitats and migrate into shallow reef areas to spawn in late spring and early summer. Mainly nocturnal. Stays buried in the sand or other soft substrate during the day. Rises up the water column at night to feed . Neither opercular nor dorsal glands is venomous .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Daisy midshipman is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Daisy midshipman is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Daisy midshipman is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 4 - 137 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Daisy midshipman 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 | 17.1 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 234 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Daisy midshipman has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Daisy midshipman · pearlspot midshipman |
| 🌍CES | žabohlavec perlový |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Boca-de-sapo-margarida |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | sapo luminoso · Sapo margarita |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batrachus margaritatus | Richardson | 1844 | Synonym |
| Porichthys nautopaedium | Jordan & Bollman | 1890 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 28 records indexed .
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