Belted wrasse
📖 Overview
Benthopelagic . Common in shallow water (maximum 22 m), over sand and lagal covered rocks; observed to take quick, seemingly indiscrimate bites of the substratum with sand emitted from its gills . Feeds primarily on bivalves, polychaete worms, peanut worms, gastropods, various small crustaceans and foraminiferans .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Belted wrasse is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Belted wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Belted wrasse is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 22 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Hawaiian Islands and Johnston Island.
🌿 Ecology
bivalves, polychaete worms, peanut worms, gastropods, various small crustaceans and foraminiferans (
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Belted wrasse 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 | 18.5 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 147 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Belted wrasse has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 17 records indexed .
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