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💧 Freshwater 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Alghad snowtrout

Schizopyge niger Heckel, 1838
Max Length
32.6 cm
Max Weight
2.7 kg
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
44.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Found in lakes and adjoining channels. Feeds on detritus. Herbivore . Breeding grounds are found in cold and clear pockets of lakes, particularly on the roots of willow trees .

Scientific Name
Schizopyge niger
Authority
Heckel, 1838
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
32.6 cm
Max Weight
2.7 kg
Trophic Level
2.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
44.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Schizopyge
Schizopyge
Species
Alghad snowtrout
Schizopyge niger

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Alghad snowtrout is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Alghad snowtrout is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Alghad snowtrout is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Eggs are either scattered in clutches along the bottom, or adhering to submerged willow roots.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Potamodromous
Feeding Mode
Herbivore
Trophic Level
2.3±0.1
Food Items

detritus

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
32.6cm
Max Weight
2,700g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
44.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.3
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Heckel, 1838

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

Nutrition

Per 100g cooked — Source: USDA FoodData Central

Nutrient Amount
Protein 16.3 g
Omega-3 (total) 325 mg

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Alghad snowtrout 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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