Yellowlined anthias
📖 Overview
Yellowlined anthias (Pseudanthias luzonensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anthiadidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 10 and 60 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. 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): 15 - 17; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellowlined anthias is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 60 m , usually 25 - 45 m . Tropical; 22°C - 27°C south to Australia, east to Vanuatu.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Yellowlined Anthias 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
Detailed nutritional data for Yellowlined anthias is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Yellowlined anthias has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Luzon anthias · Luzon basslet · Luzon sea-perch · Yellow-lined Anthias · Yellowlined Anthias |
| 🏳️Catalan | Anthias de Luzon |
| 🌍CES | bradáč luzonský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Anthias-de-Luzon |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 呂宋擬花鮨 · 呂宋擬花鱸 · 海金魚 · 紅魚 · 花鱸 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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