Mussullah barb
📖 Overview
Mussullah barb (Hypselobarbus mussullah) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 150 cm. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Commercially fished and consumed as food, valued as a sport fish.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: presence of both rostral and maxillary barbels; last simple dorsal ray weak and smooth; complete lateral line with 41+1 pored scales; scales in transverse line from dorsal-fin origin to pelvic fin origin 9/1/4; scales between lateral line and anal-fin origin 5½; gill rakers long and branched; proximal end of fifth ceratobranchial hook-shaped, with 5+3+2 teeth; presence of a black bar behind the opercle .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mussullah barb is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Hypselobarbus Mussullah 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 Mussullah barb is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Mussullah barb has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Mussullah barb.
🔍 Similar Species
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