Asymmetrical goatfish
📖 Overview
Asymmetrical goatfish (Upeneus asymmetricus), first described by Lachner, 1954 is a medium-sized fish in the family Mullidae (order Mulliformes). Adults typically reach 30.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. The species is important as a food fish. As a member of the Mullidae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 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
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical; 12°N - 10°S, 116°E - 125°E West Pacific: the Philippines and Indonesia (Lombok and Natuna).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ 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
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
🔍 Similar Species
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