Freshwater gregory
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit brackish or freshwater at salinities ranging from 3 to 31.5 ppt., found in bays, estuaries, and lower reaches of freshwater streams . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 12 - 14. Exhibits geographic color variations.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Freshwater gregory is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Freshwater gregory is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; pH range: 7.5 - 8.3; dH range: 15 - 40; depth range 0 - 3 m . Tropical; 21°C - 28°C known only from Jamaica, Panama (Atlantic coast), and Cuba, but probably widespread in the Caribbean.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Freshwater gregory 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 Freshwater gregory is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Freshwater gregory has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | damselfish · Freshwater gregory |
| 🏳️Catalan | Damisel·la de manglar americana |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Donzela-de-água-doce-americana |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | chopita manchada |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomacentrus otophorus | Poey | 1860 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 6 records indexed .
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