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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudorhombus Neglectus

Pseudorhombus neglectus Bleeker, 1865
Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
30–40 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Inhabits shallow waters, on mud and sand bottoms of continental shelves . Feeds on small benthic animals . Marketed mostly fresh .

Scientific Name
Pseudorhombus neglectus
Authority
Bleeker, 1865
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
25 cm
Depth Range
30–40 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 72 - 75; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 56 - 59. Body pale brownish, with small ocelli at junction between curved and straight portions of lateral line and another one near middle of straight section. Upper profile of head without a distinct notch or with slight notch in front of upper eye. Origin of dorsal fin slightly in front of anterior margin of upper and just above posterior nostril on blind side. Pectoral fin on ocular side with 12-13 soft rays (Ref 9774).: short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudorhombus Neglectus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

Distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 30 - 40 m . Tropical West Pacific: east Indian Ocean, throughout the Indo-Australian Archipelago to the South China Sea (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.37
Food Items

small benthic animals (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.17 (TL)
Max TL
25cm
Dorsal Rays
74
Anal Rays
58

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1865

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

⚡ Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Pseudorhombus Neglectus is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Pseudorhombus Neglectus 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
✓ Sustainable Choice

🔬 Full Nutritional Profile

Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)

Proximate Composition
Energy125 kcal
Moisture75 %
Protein20 %
Total Fat4 %
Ash1.3 %
Fatty Acids (g)
Saturated Fat1 g
Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.5 g
Omega-3 Total1 g
EPA0.3 g
DHA0.5 g
Omega-6 Total0.3 g
Key Minerals & Vitamins
Calcium20 mg
Iron0.7 mg
Magnesium30 mg
Phosphorus220 mg
Potassium380 mg
Sodium55 mg
Zinc0.5 mg
Selenium32 µg
Vitamin B122 µg

📊 Population Dynamics

Year Region Index Notes
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