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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Goldstripe characin

Creagrutus beni Eigenmann, 1911
Max Length
7.3 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Overview information for Goldstripe characin is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Creagrutus beni
Authority
Eigenmann, 1911
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Goldstripe characin is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Goldstripe characin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Goldstripe characin is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Goldstripe characin is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 20. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C South America: Upper Madeira River basin in northeastern Bolivia (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.3±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
7.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
pH Range
6–7.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.3
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1911

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Goldstripe characin 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 Goldstripe characin is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Goldstripe characin 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

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Goldstripe characin · goldstriped characin
🌍CES grutus Benův
🇷🇺Russian Золотополосый неон

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 5 records indexed .

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