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🌊 Marine 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Subtropical

Asymmetrical goatfish

Upeneus asymmetricus Lachner, 1954
Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Asymmetrical goatfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Upeneus asymmetricus
Authority
Lachner, 1954
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
30 cm
Latitude
10°S – 12°N
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7. Differs from other Upeneus with 7-spined dorsal fin in generally having13 pectoral fin rays; 7 + 20 gill rakers; 29 + 1-2 lateral line scales; no teeth on ectopterygoid; and, silver-brown peritoneum .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Asymmetrical goatfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Asymmetrical goatfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Asymmetrical goatfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Subtropical; 12°N - 10°S, 116°E - 125°E West Pacific: the Philippines and Indonesia (Lombok and Natuna).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
30cm
Dorsal Spines
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Latitude Range
12°N – 10°S
Described By
Lachner, 1954

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Asymmetrical goatfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Asymmetrical goatfish 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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