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💧 Freshwater 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Hora white carp

Cirrhinus macrops Steindachner, 1870
Max Length
35 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Hora white carp (Cirrhinus macrops) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 35 cm. With a trophic level of 2.5, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. Commercially fished and consumed as food.

Scientific Name
Cirrhinus macrops
Authority
Steindachner, 1870
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
35 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hora white carp is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hora white carp is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hora white carp is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hora white carp is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Potamodromous
Trophic Level
2.5±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
35cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1870

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Cirrhinus Macrops 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 Hora white carp is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Hora white carp 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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