Species Guide

Milkfish

Habitat

General Description

Size and Weight

Life Cycle

Rapid growth in aquaculture, reaching market size in 4 to 6 months.

Adaptations

Can tolerate freshwater, brackish, and saltwater environments, making it versatile for farming in various conditions.

Juveniles farming systems

Raised in specialized hatcheries or captured in the wild.

Grow-out farming systems

Mainly in brackish water ponds, coastal lagoons, and marine cages.

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, including Southeast Asia and East Africa.
Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan, India, Thailand.

Highly valued for its white, tender flesh, being a staple food in many Asian cultures.

By-products: Processed into fish paste, breaded products, or dried fish.

Ideal for grilling, frying, steaming, or using in soups and stews.