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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Long finned Heteropneustes

Heteropneustes longipectoralis Rema Devi & Raghunathan, 1999
Max Length
15.4 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Facultative air-breathing ; Oviparous, distinct pairing possibly like other members of the same family .

Scientific Name
Heteropneustes longipectoralis
Authority
Rema Devi & Raghunathan, 1999
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
15.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Long finned Heteropneustes is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Long finned Heteropneustes is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Long finned Heteropneustes is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Long finned Heteropneustes is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00437 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
15.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Rema Devi & Raghunathan, 1999

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Heteropneustes Longipectoralis 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 Long finned Heteropneustes is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Long finned Heteropneustes 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

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