Red-cheeked fairy basslet
📖 Overview
Occurs singly or in small groups around coral outcrops of clear outer reef slopes. Males are territorial and haremic . Total length for females from Masuda & Allen, 1993 .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Red-cheeked fairy basslet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Red-cheeked fairy basslet is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Red-cheeked fairy basslet is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 30 m , usually 5 - 30 m . Tropical; 22°C - 28°C ; 19°N - 24°S, 114°E - 178°W Central Pacific: Moluccas and the Philippines to Vanuatu, south to the Great Barrier Reef; Palau in Micronesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Red-cheeked fairy basslet 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 | 18.1 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 164 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Red-cheeked fairy basslet has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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