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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Subtropical

aquarium

Acrossocheilus beijiangensis Wu & Lin, 1977
Max Length
13.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

aquarium (Acrossocheilus beijiangensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.1 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Commercially fished and consumed as food.

Scientific Name
Acrossocheilus beijiangensis
Authority
Wu & Lin, 1977
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
13.1 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for aquarium is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for aquarium is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for aquarium is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for aquarium is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
13.1cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Wu & Lin, 1977

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Acrossocheilus Beijiangensis 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 aquarium is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for aquarium 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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