Indian golden-barred butterflyfish
📖 Overview
Indian golden-barred butterflyfish (Roa jayakari) is a ray-finned fish of the family Chaetodontidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16 cm. It occurs at depths between 33 and 280 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Commercially fished and consumed as food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 24; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 17 - 18. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Indian golden-barred butterflyfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Form pairs during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 33 - 280 m . Tropical west coast of India.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Indian golden-barred butterflyfish 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 Indian golden-barred butterflyfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Indian golden-barred butterflyfish 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
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Indian Golden-barred Butterflyfish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Peix papallona ratllat del Mar Roja |
| 🌍CES | klipka dělená |
| 🇩🇪German | Rotmeer-Roa-Falterfisch |
| 🇫🇷French | Poisson-papillon mince de la mer Rouge |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-borboleta-de-listras-douradas-indiano |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaetodon jayakari | Norman | 1939 | Synonym |
| Coradion jayakari | Norman | 1939 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Indian golden-barred butterflyfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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