Red-lined sleeper
📖 Overview
Occurs over fine, silty or muddy sand bottoms, Ref. 48637. Usually in pairs . Sifts large mouthfuls of sand to feed and dig its own burrow.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 17; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 13 - 16. Characterized by yellowish white to pale mauve body color; blue-edged orange stripe on cheek extending along lower side to base of caudal fin; presence of pair of orange-brown stripes on back; caudal fin with dark margin and white submarginal band; juvenile has yellow stripe on midside and pair of dark stripes on back; rhomboid caudal fin; length of caudal fin 3.1-3.6 in SL; longitudinal scale series 63-92; ctenoid body scales, becoming cycloid anteriorly below first dorsal fin and on abdomen; head or midline of nape without scales; side of nape partly scaled with patch extending forward to above posterior edge of preopercle; partly or fully scaled pectoral-fin base in adult; usually scaled prepelvic area in adult; depth of body 5.5-6.3 in SL .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Red-lined sleeper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Red-lined sleeper is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Red-lined sleeper is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 30 m , usually 2 - 30 m . Tropical; 22°C - 27°C South Wales (Australia).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked — Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.9 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 88 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Red-lined sleeper has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
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