Tucan fish
📖 Overview
Tucan fish (Chalceus erythrurus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Chalceidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 24.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Commercially fished and consumed as food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Tucan fish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tucan fish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Tucan fish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Tucan fish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C South America: Rio Amazonas and Rio Solimões to Rio Ucayali drainge in Peru.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Tucan fish 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 Tucan fish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Tucan fish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Tucan Fish · Yellowfin Chalceus |
| 🌍CES | chalceus červený |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Gulfinnet glanstetra |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Ariri · Sardinha · Tetra-gigante-arco-íris |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalceus macrolepidotus iquitensis | Nakashima | 1941 | Synonym |
| Pellegrinina heterolepis | Fowler | 1907 | Synonym |
| Plethodectes erythrurus | Cope | 1870 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 3 records indexed .
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