Sickle pomfret
📖 Overview
Sickle pomfret (Taractichthys steindachneri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bramidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 60 cm. It occurs at depths between 50 and 700 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. Commercially fished and consumed as food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 33 - 37; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 26 - 28; Vertebrae: 44 - 46. Body covered with large hard scales, each with a spine. Anterior lobes of dorsal and anal fins high, but changing in shape and height with growth; both fins covered with scales, not depressible in a groove. There are no areas without scales above nor behind the eye. Adults without a lateral line. Attains 60 cm SL.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sickle pomfret is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; oceanodromous ; depth range 50 - 700 m . Tropical; 40°N - 36°S, 40°E - 110°W Central Pacific: East Africa to California, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Sickle pomfret 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 | 17.8 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 215 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Sickle pomfret has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Monchong · Sickle pomfret |
| 🌍CES | pražma Steindachnerova |
| 🌍GLG | Xaputa rei |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Hirejiromanzaiuo · ヒレジロマンザイウオ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Серебряная брама · Тихоокеанский длиннопёрый морской лещ |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Palometa lúgubre de Steindachner · tristón segador |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 斯氏長鰭烏魴 · 深海三角仔 · 黑皮刀 · 黑飛刀 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argo steindachneri | Döderlein | 1883 | Synonym |
| Taractes miltonis | Whitley | 1938 | Synonym |
| Taractes steindachneri | Döderlein | 1883 | Synonym |
| Taratichthys steindachneri | Döderlein | 1883 | Synonym |
| Teractichthys steindachneri | Döderlein | 1883 | Synonym |
| Tractichthys steindachneri | Döderlein | 1883 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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