Spotted algae eater
📖 Overview
Found on solid surfaces in flowing waters . Occurs in riffle and rapids during the dry season . Feeds on aquatic chlorophytes . Large adults are often seen in the markets of the upland Mekong .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Vertebrae: 41 - 43. Large tubercles on sides of head in larger specimens; dark spot just behind spiracle; all fins strongly spotted; 10 branched dorsal-fin rays .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotted algae eater is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Spotted algae eater is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Spotted algae eater is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
aquatic chlorophytes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Gyrinocheilus Pennocki 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 Spotted algae eater is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Spotted algae eater has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
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