aquaculture
📖 Overview
aquaculture (Hoplias lacerdae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Erythrinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 75 cm. With a trophic level of 4.3, it is an apex predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Commercially fished and consumed as food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from the other species of H. lacerdae group in having 6-8 pores of the laterosensory system along the ventral surface of dentary (vs. 4-6 in H. brasiliensis and H. intermedius, always 5 in H. australis and 4 in H. curupira); 43-48 scales along lateral line (vs. 38-43 H. brasiliensis and 34-39 in H. curupira) .: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for aquaculture is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for aquaculture is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for aquaculture is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Ribeira de Iguape River basin in São Paulo and Paraná, Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Hoplias Lacerdae 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 aquaculture is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for aquaculture has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
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