Yangtse grenadier anchovy
📖 Overview
Yangtse grenadier anchovy (Coilia brachygnathus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Engraulidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 35.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. Commercially fished and consumed as food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 80. Body tapering, belly rounded before pelvic fins, with 18 to 20 + 34 to 36 = 54 or 55 keeled scutes from isthmus to anus. Maxilla short, not reaching to edge of gill cover. Pectoral fin with 6 long filaments and 11 (rarely 12) branched fin rays, longer than those of pelvic fin. Anal fin long, the last fin ray joined to the caudal fin, which is small and pointed.: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yangtse grenadier anchovy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Spawn in school .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; pelagic. Subtropical; 32°N - 27°N east 1000 km up river), perhaps also in the Yellow River, but not in the sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Yangtse grenadier anchovy 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 Yangtse grenadier anchovy is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Yangtse grenadier anchovy 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 (oily fish average)
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coilia rendahli | Jordan & Seale | 1926 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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