Goldlined spinefoot
📖 Overview
Inhabits turbid inshore reefs among mangroves; tolerates or even prefers low salinities. Fry settles in seagrass beds around river mouths and adults enter and leave rivers with the tide, but also found on the drop-offs of inshore fringing reefs down to 6 m. Schools throughout life; school size for adults around 10 or 15. Feeds on benthic algae. Unlike other siganids, this species is reported to be active at night. Sold fresh in markets .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 7; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 13. Dusky blue dorsally, silvery below; a bright yellow spot adjacent to last few rays of dorsal fin; head with lines and spots. Preopercular angle 91°-102°; strong scales fully cover the cheeks; midline of thorax scaled, not the pelvic ridges. Anterior nostril with extremely low rim, slightly expanded posteriorly. Spines stout, pungent, venomous.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Goldlined spinefoot is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Usually spawns at midnight.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 25 m . Tropical; 24°C - 28°C ; 30°N - 30°S South China Sea, Philippines, and Palau.
🌿 Ecology
benthic algae
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
⚠️ Venom Profile
- immediate intense pain
- swelling
- erythema
- occasional nausea and weakness
Analgesia; wound care; tetanus prophylaxis; severe cases may require monitoring for systemic effects.
References: Compiled from Bhide (2018), Halstead et al. (1988) and family-specific envenomation literature
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Goldlined spinefoot 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 | 19.2 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 115 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Goldlined spinefoot 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 | Golden Rabbitfish · Orange-spotted Spinefoot |
| 🏳️Catalan | Gitano taca daurada |
| 🌍CES | králíčkovec skvrnitý |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Orangeplettet kaninfisk |
| 🇩🇪German | Gefleckter Kaninchenfisch |
| 🇫🇷French | Poisson-lapin doré · Sigan raies d'or |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce coniglio dorato |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Goma-aigo · Gomaaigo · ゴマアイゴ |
| 🌍MSA | Belaris · Belibas · Debam · Dengkis · Gelibas · Ketang lada · Lumban |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-coelho-de-mancha-dourada |
| 🇷🇺Russian | оранжевоточечная рыба-лиса |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Sigano rayas doradas |
| 🌍TGL | Alama · Balawis · Indongan |
| 🌍THA | ปลาสลิดทะเลจุดเหลือง · ปลาใบขนุนจุด |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 星斑臭肚魚 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 39 records indexed .
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