Arius Malabaricus
📖 Overview
Arius Malabaricus (Arius malabaricus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ariidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. Venomous.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Arius Malabaricus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Arius Malabaricus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal. Tropical Indian Ocean: India.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
⚠️ Venom Profile
- pain
- oedema
- rare systemic effects
Wound care, analgesia.
References: Compiled from Bhide (2018), Halstead et al. (1988) and family-specific envenomation literature
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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