Pacific rudderfish
📖 Overview
Juveniles are associated with jellyfish, and can occur in small groups. Adults become bottom-dwellers . Tasty food fish .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27 - 33; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 24 - 28. Body whitish ; in young it is pale brown or blackish brown. Spines of dorsal fin short, not separated from soft-rayed portion .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pacific rudderfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pacific rudderfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pacific rudderfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 370 m . Tropical; 42°N - 19°N, 111°E - 141°E East China Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Pacific rudderfish 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 | 17.3 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 231 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Pacific rudderfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trachinotus anomalus | Temminck & Schlegel | 1844 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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