aquarium
📖 Overview
Adults are found near rocks and eel-grass beds. A nest of seaweed (Cystoseria) built and kept by male. Feed on bryozoans, hydroids, tubicolous, worms, shrimps, amphipods and mollusks. Males grow faster than females . Undergoes sex reversal . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for aquarium is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for aquarium is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Undergoes sex reversal . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Males build dish shaped nests and guard the eggs .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 30 m. Subtropical; 47°N - 30°N, 6°W - 42°E
🌿 Ecology
bryozoans, hydroids, tubicolous, worms, shrimps, amphipods and mollusks
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"aquarium 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) | 250 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for aquarium 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crenilabrus argenteostriatus | Nordmann | 1840 | Synonym |
| Crenilabrus aurantiacus | Cocco | 1885 | Synonym |
| Crenilabrus bertini | Pras | 1961 | Synonym |
| Crenilabrus dubius | Gulia | 1861 | Synonym |
| Crenilabrus littoralis | Risso | 1827 | Synonym |
| Crenilabrus morelli | Nordmann | 1840 | Synonym |
| Crenilabrus ocellatus | Linnaeus | 1758 | Synonym |
| Crenilabrus rissoi | Valenciennes | 1839 | Synonym |
| Crenilabrus schemberianus | Gulia | 1861 | Synonym |
| Crenilabrus zeraphinus | Gulia | 1861 | Synonym |
| Labrus dubius | Nardo | 1824 | Synonym |
| Labrus guttatus | Walbaum | 1792 | Synonym |
| Labrus mendovella | Rafinesque | 1810 | Synonym |
| Labrus ocellaris | Linnaeus | 1758 | Synonym |
| Labrus ocellatus | Linnaeus | 1758 | Synonym |
| Labrus olivaceus | Walbaum | 1792 | Synonym |
| Labrus perspicillatus | Pallas | 1814 | Synonym |
| Labrus reticulatus | Bonnaterre | 1788 | Synonym |
| Labrus rubens | Bloch & Schneider | 1801 | Synonym |
| Lutianus flavus | Rafinesque | 1814 | Synonym |
| Lutianus ruber | Rafinesque | 1810 | Synonym |
| Scarus maculatus | Gronow | 1854 | Synonym |
| Symphodus ocellaris | Linnaeus | 1758 | Synonym |
| Symphodus ocellatus | Forsskål | 1775 | Heterotypic |
| Symphodus ocellatus bertini | Pras | 1961 | Synonym |
| Symphodus ocellatus ocellatus | Forsskål | 1775 | Heterotypic |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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