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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Subtropical

Rosy bitterling

Rhodeus ocellatus Kner, 1866
Max Length
9.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
16.00/100

📖 Overview

Overview information for Rosy bitterling is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Rhodeus ocellatus
Authority
Kner, 1866
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
9.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Water Temp
18–24 °C

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14. : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rosy bitterling is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rosy bitterling is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Female lays eggs inside mussels where they are fertilized by the male. Young remain in the bivalve until they can swim .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; pH range: ? - 7.0; dH range: 10 - 15. Subtropical; 18°C - 24°C east one country reports adverse ecological impact after introduction (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish
Trophic Level
2.5±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01148 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
9.2cm
Dorsal Rays
14
Anal Rays
14

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
18–24°C

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Kner, 1866

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

Best Cooking Methods
Baking Grilling Pan-frying

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Rosy bitterling is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Rosy bitterling 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

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Pseudoperilampus ocellatus Mori 1928 Synonym
Rhodeus hwanghoensis Mori 1928 Synonym
Rhodeus kurumeus Jordan & Thompson 1914 Synonym
Rhodeus maculatus Fowler 1910 Synonym
Rhodeus ocellatus kurumeus Jordan & Thompson 1914 Synonym
Rhodeus ocellatus ocellatus Synonym
Rhodeus pingi Miao 1934 Synonym
Rhodeus wangkinfui Wu 1930 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 982 records indexed .

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