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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Subtropical

Spinibarbus Denticulatus

Spinibarbus denticulatus Oshima, 1926
Max Length
41.5 cm
Max Weight
1.0 kg
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
50.00/100
Typical Length
8.5 cm
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Overview information for Spinibarbus Denticulatus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Spinibarbus denticulatus
Authority
Oshima, 1926
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
41.5 cm
Max Weight
1 kg
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
50.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Spinibarbus
Spinibarbus
Species
Spinibarbus Denticulatus
Spinibarbus denticulatus

🐟 Physical Description

Anal fin with 5 1/2 branched rays; a forward directed spine in front of dorsal fin origin; post-labial groove interrupted in middle; absence of conspicuous dark marks on body and fins .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Spinibarbus Denticulatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Spinibarbus Denticulatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Spinibarbus Denticulatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00661 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
41.5cm
Max Weight
1,000g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
50.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Oshima, 1926

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Spinibarbus Denticulatus 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 Spinibarbus Denticulatus is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Spinibarbus Denticulatus 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
Barbodes denticulatus Oshima 1926 Synonym
Barbus sinensis denticulatus Oshima 1926 Synonym
Spinibarbichthys denticulatus Oshima 1926 Synonym
Spinibarbus denticulatus denticulatus Oshima 1926 Synonym
Spinibarbus denticulatus polylepis Chu 1989 Synonym
Spinibarbus spinicelatus Koller 1926 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 5 records indexed .

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