Elongate hatchetfish
📖 Overview
Elongate hatchetfish (Triportheus elongatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Triportheidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 24.2 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. Commercially fished and consumed as food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Elongate hatchetfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Elongate hatchetfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Elongate hatchetfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Elongate hatchetfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical Central and South America: Amazon, Orinoco, and Essequibo River basins.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Elongate hatchetfish 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 Elongate hatchetfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Elongate hatchetfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalcinus amazonensis | Miranda Ribeiro | 1941 | Synonym |
| Chalcinus cruzi | Miranda Ribeiro | 1941 | Synonym |
| Chalcinus elongatus | Günther | 1864 | Synonym |
| Chalcinus elongatus iquitensis | Nakashima | 1941 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 16 records indexed .
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