Bengal yellowfin seabream
📖 Overview
Bengal yellowfin seabream (Acanthopagrus datnia), first described by Hamilton, 1822 is a large fish in the family Sparidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 50.00 cm in maximum length and up to 2.000 kg. It is diadromous, migrating between freshwater and marine environments during its life cycle. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is important as a food fish. As a member of the Sparidae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: D XII (rarely 11 or 13); scale rows between the fifth dorsal-fin spine base and lateral line 3½; juveniles with second anal-fin spine longer. Colouration: pelvic and anal-fins are pale yellow to yellow with black streaks present in the interradial membranes of anal-fin rays; caudal fin grey or yellowish grey (Hamilton, 1822).Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bengal yellowfin seabream is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical east coast of India and Sri Lanka east to Myanmar (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Acanthopagrus Datnia 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
Detailed nutritional data for Bengal yellowfin seabream is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Bengal yellowfin seabream has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (lean white fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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