Pink happy
📖 Overview
Prefers deep main river channels and floodplain lagoons with sandy bottoms . Feeds primarily on snails, bivalves and insect larvae , rarely also on fish or plants . Ovophilic , female mouthbrooder , breeds in early summer . Up to 700 eggs may be laid per female and per brood; males construct shallow, rounded pits approximately 20-30 cm in diameter, preferably in regions containing vegetation .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pink happy is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pink happy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
A mouth brooding species. A female of 31 cm caught in a seine net carried 674 fry in her mouth.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 11°N - 21°S
🌿 Ecology
snails, bivalves and insect larvae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Pink happy 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 Pink happy is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Pink happy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haplochromis giardi | Pellegrin | 1903 | Synonym |
| Pelmatochromis robustus | Gilchrist & Thompson | 1917 | Synonym |
| Serranochromis giardi | Pellegrin | 1903 | Synonym |
| Tilapia giardi | Pellegrin | 1903 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pink happy.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 17 records indexed .
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