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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Speartoothed grinner

Synodus sageneus Waite, 1905
Max Length
26 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
12–30 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
14 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

An uncommon species found in shallow shelf waters. Caught mainly with artisanal gear. Sold fresh or dried salted in markets.

Scientific Name
Synodus sageneus
Authority
Waite, 1905
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
26 cm
Depth Range
12–30 m
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Speartoothed grinner is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Speartoothed grinner is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Speartoothed grinner is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Speartoothed grinner is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 12 - 30 m . Tropical West Pacific: Australia, also in Sri Lanka and Indonesia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00479 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
26cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Waite, 1905

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

Nutrition

Per 100g cooked — Source: USDA FoodData Central

Nutrient Amount
Protein 15.2 g
Omega-3 (total) 101 mg

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Speartoothed grinner has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

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