Dwarf goatfish
📖 Overview
Found over mud and sand bottoms . Juveniles up to 8 cm are pelagic . Feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates . Flesh considered good quality; marketed fresh and frozen . In southwestern Brazil found in 112 m depth .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 6. Oblique dark bars across both lobes of caudal fin .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dwarf goatfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Dwarf goatfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 18 - 100 m , usually 40 - 70 m . Tropical; 37°N - 33°S, 98°W - 34°W North Carolina, USA and Puerto Rico to Santa Catarina, Brazil (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
benthic invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Dwarf goatfish 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 | 17.4 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 291 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Dwarf goatfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
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