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六絲馬鮁

六絲馬鮁

Polydactylus sexfilis

Least Concern Saltwater
最大体长
45.0 cm
最大体重
1.5 kg
体色
Silvery-gray to pale blue body …
栖息水深
1-50m
类别
Food Fish

Overview

六絲馬鮁 (Polydactylus sexfilis) is a marine fish of the family Polynemidae, in the order Carangaria/misc. Maximum recorded length is 45 cm, with a maximum published weight of 1.5 kg. Its recorded depth range is 1–50 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, estuaries. The IUCN Red List assesses the species as Least Concern.

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简介

The sixfinger threadfin, or moi in Hawaiian, was once reserved exclusively for Hawaiian royalty. Its six free pectoral fin rays act as sensory organs. Today it is successfully farmed in Hawaii and prized for its delicate, buttery flesh.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 45.0 cm
Maximum Weight 1.5 kg
栖息水深 1-50m

Coloration

Silvery-gray to pale blue body with bright silvery iridescent flanks; back darker bluish-gray; fins translucent to pale yellow; 6 distinctive long thread-like free pectoral fin rays clearly visible.

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic, estuaries

水质类型
Saltwater
栖息水深
1-50m

地理分布

Indo-Pacific from the East African coast and Red Sea east to Hawaii and French Polynesia. Inhabits shallow sandy and muddy coastal areas, surf zones, and estuarine margins; especially common in Hawaiian nearshore fisheries.

Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

六絲馬鮁 is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

食用性与烹饪

口味
Delicate, moist white flesh with a sweet, mild flavor and low fat. Prized in Hawaiian and Pacific Island cuisines; excellent steamed, pan-fried, or grilled whole with tropical seasonings.

钓鱼信息

游钓鱼种

Taxonomy

Carangaria/misc
Polynemidae
物种 Polydactylus sexfilis

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
Chinese (Simplified) 六絲馬鮁
French Barbure à six doigts
Spanish Barbudo de seis dedos
Vietnamese Cá gộc sáu râu

常见问题

Can you eat 六絲馬鮁?
Delicate, moist white flesh with a sweet, mild flavor and low fat. Prized in Hawaiian and Pacific Island cuisines; excellent steamed, pan-fried, or grilled whole with tropical seasonings.
How big does 六絲馬鮁 get?
六絲馬鮁 can grow up to 45.0 cm long and weigh 1.5 kg.
Where is 六絲馬鮁 found?
Indo-Pacific from the East African coast and Red Sea east to Hawaii and French Polynesia. Inhabits shallow sandy and muddy coastal areas, surf zones, and estuarine margins; especially common in Hawaiian nearshore fisheries. Neritic, estuaries
Is 六絲馬鮁 endangered?
The conservation status of 六絲馬鮁 is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.
What family does 六絲馬鮁 belong to?
六絲馬鮁 (Polydactylus sexfilis) belongs to the family Polynemidae in the order Carangaria/misc.

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