Olive flathead-gudgeon
📖 Overview
This species is reported to occur in many coastal streams in brackish to freshwaters and estuaries over substrates of mud, sandy mud or leaf litter and is often observed clinging upside down under dead wood, eyes facing downwards. An ambush hunter, feeding mainly on small fish and crustaceans (shrimps (Atyidae), prawns (Palaemonidae)) . .Usually found in brackish mangrove areas and in creeks and rivers, sometimes well upstream , 48637).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9; Vertebrae: 25. This species is distinguished by the followingcharacters: no scales between eyes and orbital ridges, IOS 0/1-3/0; jaws reaching back to below front part of eye; absence of auxiliary scales on body; body depth at anal fin origin 13-17% SL .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Olive flathead-gudgeon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Olive flathead-gudgeon is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Olive flathead-gudgeon is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous ; depth range 0 - 5 m . Tropical; 22°C - 28°C West Pacific: Philippines and Indonesia (also Sunda Is.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Olive flathead-gudgeon 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 Olive flathead-gudgeon is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Olive flathead-gudgeon has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
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