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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Subtropical

Acanthobrama Tricolor

Acanthobrama tricolor Lortet, 1883
Max Length
11.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Acanthobrama Tricolor is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Acanthobrama tricolor
Authority
Lortet, 1883
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
11.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Acanthobrama Tricolor is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Acanthobrama Tricolor is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Acanthobrama Tricolor is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Acanthobrama Tricolor is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00832 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
11.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Lortet, 1883

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Acanthobrama Tricolor is an edible species."

✗ Not for Raw
✓ Fresh Indicators
  • 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
✗ Avoid If
  • Cloudy or sunken eyes
  • Strong fishy or ammonia odour
  • Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
  • Discoloured or dry flesh
Best Cooking Methods
Baking Grilling Pan-frying

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Acanthobrama Tricolor is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Acanthobrama Tricolor has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

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