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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Pabdah catfish

Ompok pabda Hamilton, 1822
Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Pabdah catfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Ompok pabda
Authority
Hamilton, 1822
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
30 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pabdah catfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pabdah catfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pabdah catfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pabdah catfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Potamodromous
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
30cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hamilton, 1822

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Ompok Pabda 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

Per 100g cooked — Source: USDA FoodData Central

Nutrient Amount
Protein 16.1 g
Omega-3 (total) 244 mg

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Pabdah catfish 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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