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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Subtropical

Decorus Decorus

Decorus decorus Peters, 1881
Max Length
33 cm
Max Weight
4.0 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
44.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Decorus Decorus (Decorus decorus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 33 cm. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Commercially fished and consumed as food.

Scientific Name
Decorus decorus
Authority
Peters, 1881
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
33 cm
Max Weight
4 kg
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
44.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Decorus
Decorus
Species
Decorus Decorus
Decorus decorus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Decorus Decorus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Decorus Decorus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical West River in China.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00933 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
33cm
Max Weight
4,000g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
44.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Peters, 1881

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Decorus Decorus 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 Decorus Decorus is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Decorus Decorus 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

📊 Population Dynamics

Year Region Index Notes
- - -

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