Zenarchopterus Ectuntio
📖 Overview
Occur at surface levels in estuaries and rivers well upstream from the tidal zone. Feeds on terrestrial insects. Marketed fresh .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Zenarchopterus Ectuntio is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Zenarchopterus Ectuntio is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Zenarchopterus Ectuntio is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Ovoviviparous.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; pelagic; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical north to Hong Kong.
🌿 Ecology
terrestrial insects
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Zenarchopterus Ectuntio 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 Zenarchopterus Ectuntio is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Zenarchopterus Ectuntio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esox ectuntio | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Hemiramphus amblyurus | Bleeker | 1849 | Synonym |
| Hemiramphus borneensis | Bleeker | 1851 | Synonym |
| Hemirhamphus amblyurus | Bleeker | 1849 | Synonym |
| Hemirhamphus ectunctio | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Zenarchopterus amblyurus | Bleeker | 1849 | Synonym |
| Zenarchopterus borneensis | Bleeker | 1851 | Synonym |
| Zenarchopterus hendersoni | Fowler | 1919 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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