Cephalocassis Manillensis
📖 Overview
Cephalocassis Manillensis (Cephalocassis manillensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 26 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Venomous.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Cephalocassis Manillensis is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cephalocassis Manillensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Ovigerous female develops large pads on the inner side of the last ventral fin rays. As the few but large eggs are extruded, the pads serve to hold the eggs until they can be fertilized and taken into the mouth by the male. Male then incubates the eggs until hatching and continues to protect the fry in his mouth until the yolk sacs are completely absorbed.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 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
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