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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Lori's anthias

Pyronotanthias lori Lubbock & Randall, 1976
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
7–70 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
7 cm
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Usually in small groups on drop-offs from 30 to 60 m or in the vicinity of caves or ledges of steep outer reef slopes. Feeds on crustacean larvae and fish eggs .

Scientific Name
Pyronotanthias lori
Authority
Lubbock & Randall, 1976
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12 cm
Depth Range
7–70 m
Latitude
22°S – 19°N
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Water Temp
22–27 °C
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pyronotanthias
Pyronotanthias
Species
Lori's anthias
Pyronotanthias lori

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 17; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Young and females with series of red blotches over the back below the soft part of the dorsal fin, followed by a red streak onto the tail . : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lori's anthias is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

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

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 7 - 70 m , usually 18 - 70 m . Tropical; 22°C - 27°C ; 19°N - 22°S north to Japan, south to the northern Great Barrier Reef and Loyalty Islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.45
Food Items

crustacean larvae and fish eggs (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01413 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
12cm
Dorsal Spines
10
Dorsal Rays
17
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–27°C
Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
19°N – 22°S
Described By
Lubbock & Randall, 1976

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

⚡ Nutrition

Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central

Nutrient Amount
Protein 18 g
Omega-3 (total) 178 mg

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Lori's anthias 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

📊 Population Dynamics

Year Region Index Notes
- - -

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