Chinese gizzard shad
📖 Overview
Found in coastal waters and in rivers, presumably tolerating brackish water, if not fully fresh condition. More data needed.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 22 - 28. Body moderately deep; belly with 16 to 19 (usually 18) + 9 to 12 (usually 10 or 11) total 27 to 31 (usually 29 or 30) scutes; pre-dorsal scutes present, 17 to 26 (usually 20 to 25). gill rakers of first arch at least 3/4 length of gill filaments. Vertebrae 43 to 46 (usually 44 or 45). A dark spot behind gill opening, followed by further spots on flank.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chinese gizzard shad is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; pelagic-neritic; anadromous ; depth range 0 - 50 m . Tropical; 41°N - 6°N, 98°E - 128°E Northwest Pacific: China, apparently south to Viet Nam (Philippine records of Fowler appear doubtful).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Chinese gizzard shad 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
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 415 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Chinese gizzard shad has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatoessus haihoensis | Oshima | 1926 | Synonym |
| Chatoessus maculatus | Richardson | 1846 | Synonym |
| Chatoessus osbeckii | Valenciennes | 1848 | Synonym |
| Chatoessus triza | Linnaeus | 1759 | Heterotypic |
| Clupanodon haihoensis | Oshima | 1926 | Synonym |
| Clupea thrissa | Linnaeus | 1758 | Synonym |
| Clupea triza | Linnaeus | 1759 | Synonym |
| Dorosoma thrissa | Linnaeus | 1758 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 13 records indexed .
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