Streaked spinefoot
📖 Overview
Occurs in small schools of up to 10 individuals or so, in shallow coastal waters, brackish lagoons and rocky or coral reefs. Feeds on algae attached to the substrate and on floating algal fragments. Found resting in midwater at depths of 2 to 6 m when not feeding. Marketed fresh . Maximum depth from Ref. 027115.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 7; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 13. Body bronze above, white on belly and thorax; iris light brown; pectoral fins hyaline, pelvic fins white. Slender and pungent dorsal spines; anal spines stout. Preopercular angle 78°-92°. Strong scales cover cheeks. Midline of thorax scaled but not pelvic ridges. Broad-based triangular flap of anterior nostril reaching half way to posterior nostril in juveniles, reducing to a small crescent with age.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Streaked spinefoot is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Streaked spinefoot is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Streaked spinefoot is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; oceanodromous ; depth range 0 - 20 m , usually 2 - 20 m . Tropical; 25°C - 28°C ; 30°N - 20°S
🌿 Ecology
algae attached to the substrate and on floating algal fragments
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Streaked 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 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 102 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Streaked spinefoot has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acanthurus javanus | Castelnau | 1875 | Synonym |
| Amphacanthus javanus | Linnaeus | 1766 | Synonym |
| Amphacanthus javus | Linnaeus | 1766 | Synonym |
| Amphacanthus spec | Linnaeus | 1766 | Synonym |
| Teuthis brevirostris | Gronow | 1854 | Synonym |
| Teuthis javus | Linnaeus | 1766 | Synonym |
| Theutis java | Linnaeus | 1766 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 12 records indexed .
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