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Diadromous 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Temperate

Clearhead icefish

Protosalanx hyalocranius Abbott, 1901
Max Length
22.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
9 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Clearhead icefish (Protosalanx hyalocranius) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits diadromous, migrating between freshwater and the sea waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. Commercially fished and consumed as food.

Scientific Name
Protosalanx hyalocranius
Authority
Abbott, 1901
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
22.5 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Migration
Anadromous
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Protosalanx
Protosalanx
Species
Clearhead icefish
Protosalanx hyalocranius

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Clearhead icefish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Clearhead icefish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; anadromous . Temperate; 35°N - 31°N Northwest Pacific: Korea, and temperate coast of China.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Anadromous
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00209 × L3.16 (TL)
Max TL
22.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Abbott, 1901

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

⚡ Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Clearhead icefish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Clearhead icefish 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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