📖 Overview
Usually found as scattered individuals in shallow and medium depths of large rivers. Feeds on zooplankton and insects of larger size than seen in other members of the genus. Used to make prahoc .
Scientific Name
Paralaubuca harmandi
🐟 Physical Description
: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paralaubuca Harmandi is currently being
reviewed.
🦐 Diet
aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus
🥚 Reproduction
🐣 Oviparous
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Food Items
zooplankton and insects of larger size than seen in other members of the genus
📐 Morphometrics
Length–Weight Relationship:
W = 0.00631 × L3.07
(TL)
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
IUCN Category
Least Concern
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Described By
Sauvage, 1883
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Paralaubuca Harmandi 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
Detailed nutritional data for Paralaubuca Harmandi is
currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Paralaubuca Harmandi 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
✓ Sustainable Choice
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g
- Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
Proximate Composition
Energy125 kcal
Moisture75 %
Protein20 %
Total Fat4 %
Ash1.3 %
Fatty Acids (g)
Saturated Fat1 g
Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.5 g
Omega-3 Total1 g
EPA0.3 g
DHA0.5 g
Omega-6 Total0.3 g
Key Minerals & Vitamins
Calcium20 mg
Iron0.7 mg
Magnesium30 mg
Phosphorus220 mg
Potassium380 mg
Sodium55 mg
Zinc0.5 mg
Selenium32 µg
Vitamin B122 µg
📊 Population Dynamics
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
|
Scientific Name |
Author |
Year |
Status |
|
Culter siamensis |
Hora |
1923 |
Synonym
|
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Culter wolfi |
Fowler |
1937 |
Synonym
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🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Paralaubuca Harmandi.
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed
.