Capitán de la Sabana
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; An excellent food fish which was introduced to the Ubate, Chiquinquirá and Tundama valleys. The only species of food fish which have been able to survive competition from introduced trout and carp species into the region.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Capitán de la Sabana is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Capitán de la Sabana is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Capitán de la Sabana is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Capitán de la Sabana is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 22°C - 28°C ; 5°N - 4°N South America: Bogotá River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Capitán de la Sabana 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 Capitán de la Sabana is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Capitán de la Sabana has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | kandiru Mutisův · kandiru západoandský |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Capitán de la Sabana |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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