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Rapanui seabass

Acanthistius fuscus

Not Evaluated Saltwater
最大体长
40.0 cm
体色
Dusky brownish-gray to grayish-brown body …

简介

A seabass endemic to Easter Island (Rapa Nui) and nearby Pitcairn Islands. Inhabits rocky subtropical reefs. A significant food fish for local communities on these remote islands.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 40.0 cm

Coloration

Dusky brownish-gray to grayish-brown body with faint darker mottling; Easter Island endemic; relatively uniform dark brown coloration; belly paler; fins dark brownish-gray; robust serranid body form.

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic

水质类型
Saltwater

地理分布

Recorded from Rapa Nui (Easter Island) in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, one of the most isolated oceanic islands on Earth. Inhabits the rocky reef and volcanic substrate coastal zone surrounding this remote Chilean territory.

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食用性与烹饪

口味
A rare seabass endemic to Easter Island (Rapa Nui) and the Juan Fernández Archipelago; rarely encountered commercially. Edible with firm, white flesh; an important local food in isolated island communities.

Taxonomy

Perciformes/Serranoidei
Anthiadidae
物种 Acanthistius fuscus

常见问题

Can you eat Rapanui seabass?
A rare seabass endemic to Easter Island (Rapa Nui) and the Juan Fernández Archipelago; rarely encountered commercially. Edible with firm, white flesh; an important local food in isolated island commun
How big does Rapanui seabass get?
Rapanui seabass can grow up to 40.0 cm long.
Where is Rapanui seabass found?
Recorded from Rapa Nui (Easter Island) in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, one of the most isolated oceanic islands on Earth. Inhabits the rocky reef and volcanic substrate coastal zone surrounding this remote Chilean territory. Neritic
What family does Rapanui seabass belong to?
Rapanui seabass (Acanthistius fuscus) belongs to the family Anthiadidae in the order Perciformes/Serranoidei.

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