Malabar ricefish
📖 Overview
Found in estuaries, but can live temporarily in freshwater. Inhabits quiet rocks and corners of creeks and backwaters. Can withstand a wide range of salinity varying from 4.36 to 1.35% . Breeds easily throughout the year peak period during July and August. Larvicidal fish and eats mosquito larvae at the early instar stages. A suitable fish in malaria infected areas .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Malabar ricefish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Malabar ricefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Barbed sperm bundles or spermatophores are passed from male to female. Fertilized eggs are then laid one-by-one or en masse over a relatively large area rather than in one location .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; pelagic; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5. Tropical; 24°C - 29°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Malabar ricefish 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 Malabar ricefish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Malabar ricefish 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
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horaichthys setani | Kulkarni | 1940 | Synonym |
| Horaichthys setnai | Kulkarni | 1940 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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