Shovelnose sea catfish
📖 Overview
Found in marine waters, as well as estuaries and tidal rivers, at times burrowed in the soft mud of the mangroves. Feed mainly on invertebrates. Males incubate the eggs in the buccal cavity . The sharp dorsal and pectoral fin spines can inflict painful wounds. Also caught with dipnets and set bagnets. Sold mostly fresh.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Shovelnose sea catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Shovelnose sea catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Males incubate the eggs in the buccal cavity.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 20 m . Tropical West Pacific: Pakistan east to Thailand then south to the Philippines and Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
invertebrates
📐 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
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Arius Subrostratus 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 Shovelnose sea catfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Shovelnose sea catfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
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