Esomus Metallicus
📖 Overview
Occurs in rivers and swamps . Usually associated with standing or slow-flowing, shallow waters . Abundant in flooded rice-paddies, canals and ditches. Avoids large rivers and only moves from temporarily inundated habitats if necessitated by seasonal habitat disappearance . Moves into seasonally inundated areas as soon as they are flooded. Feeds on zooplankton, terrestrial insects and aquatic insect larvae. Occasionally sold fresh and used to make prahoc .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 8. Has a prominent midlateral stripe on the body; two pairs of barbels, with the anterior (rostral) barbels extending at most to posterior margin of eye .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Esomus Metallicus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Esomus Metallicus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Esomus Metallicus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton, terrestrial insects and aquatic insect larvae
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Esomus Metallicus 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 Esomus Metallicus is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Esomus Metallicus has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 8 records indexed .
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