One-stripe spinyeel
📖 Overview
Occurs in running and stagnant waters . Found in fresh and brackish waters and deltas of large rivers, common in ponds and slow flowing rivers with vegetation in plains . Inhabits still waters with silt or mud substrate. Believed to be common in rice paddy fields. Nocturnal feeder, on insects and worms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 23; Dorsal soft rays (total): 44 - 45. Caudal fin rays 15 and caudal fin distinctly separated from dorsal and anal fins .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for One-stripe spinyeel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Deposits eggs on algal masses. Eggs hatch in 1-2 days. Demersal eggs are pale green and 1.3 mm in diameter .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical; 10°N - 4°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Macrognathus Aral 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 One-stripe spinyeel is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for One-stripe spinyeel 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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