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Diadromous Data Deficient 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Bengal yellowfin seabream

Acanthopagrus datnia Hamilton, 1822
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Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
2.0 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
50.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Bengal yellowfin seabream is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Acanthopagrus datnia
Authority
Hamilton, 1822
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
2 kg
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
50.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 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

Diet information for Bengal yellowfin seabream is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bengal yellowfin seabream is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical east coast of India and Sri Lanka east to Myanmar (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0195 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
50cm
Max Weight
2,000g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
50.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hamilton, 1822

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Acanthopagrus Datnia 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 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

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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