Copper mahseer
📖 Overview
Adults occur in fast flowing streams and rivers with rocky bottom , mainly in the middle of streams. Omnivorous. Adults feed mainly on filamentous green algae, lesser on chironomid larvae, crustaceans and water beetles . They migrate upstream during the breeding season where spawning takes place on stones and gravel . Spawning occur from April to October with a peak in August to September. Males mature at 9 cm. Flesh is considered delicious and market demand is great.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Copper mahseer is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Copper mahseer is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Copper mahseer is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Copper mahseer is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
filamentous green algae, lesser on chironomid larvae, crustaceans and water beetles (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Copper mahseer 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
Per 100g cooked — Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 419 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Copper mahseer has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 9 records indexed .
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