Product Attributes
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Scientific Name
Mystus vittatus
Product State
Fresh or frozen whole Striped Dwarf Catfish
Grade
A
Origin
Freshwater rivers and ponds of Bangladesh
Country of Origin
Bangladesh
Harvest Season
Year-round, with peak season from May to September
Appearance
Small, elongated, and slightly compressed body. Color is typically delicate gray-silvery to shining golden with 4–5 distinct pale blue or dark longitudinal stripes on the side. Features a dusky spot on the shoulder.
Taste Profile
Known for its delicious taste and high nutritional value. Often consumed in small fish curries.
Average Weight
50–150 grams per fish
Shelf Life
2–3 days fresh at refrigeration temperatures, up to 6 months frozen
Storage Condition
0–4°C for fresh, -18°C or lower for frozen
Leadtime
5–7 working days after order confirmation
Our Honest Product review
- Micronutrient Density: As a small indigenous species, the Tengra fish is a nutritional powerhouse far exceeding larger carps in key micronutrients like Calcium and Iron, making it a vital food source for children and the vulnerable population.
- Consumer Demand: Its delicious taste and soft flesh make it a consistently demanded product, maintaining high market prices in its fresh form.
- Quality Control Issue (Dried): When dried using traditional methods (sun-drying in open areas), the commercially manufactured product often suffers from poor organoleptic quality, microbial contamination, and insect infestation, highlighting a crucial need for improved hygiene and GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) in its preservation.
- Conservation Note: Although officially Least Concern, local wild catches are under heavy pressure, underscoring the importance of successful captive breeding for sustainable supply.
Usage
- Food Staple: A highly popular and widely consumed Small Indigenous Species (SIS) across South Asia, forming a cost-effective source of protein for many communities.
- Aquaculture: An important cultivable species, particularly in Bangladesh, where research is focused on improving hatchery techniques for mass production of seed.
- Ornamental Trade: Due to its distinctive stripe coloration and manageable size, it is a commercially important species for the aquarium industry.
- Dried Fish: Highly demanded as a dried fish product (especially in Northeast Bangladesh) due to its flavor and ability to be stored long-term, which helps alleviate malnutrition.
Certification
Complimentary Product Certificates
- Certificate of Origin
Product Certificates available on request
- IQF
- Halal
Packaging & Shipping
Packaging Options
- Available in bulk (5kg, 10kg) or smaller consumer-sized packaging (500g, 1kg, 2kg)
- Vacuum-sealed or individually packed for better preservation
- Custom packaging and labeling available on request
Shipping & Export Info
- Minimum Order Quantity: 1000 kg
- Shipping Options: Sea Freight (preferred), Air Freight for quick orders