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Diadromous Least Concern ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Traumatogenic 🌡️ Tropical

Cephalocassis Melanochir

Cephalocassis melanochir Bleeker, 1852
Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
4
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Cephalocassis Melanochir (Cephalocassis melanochir) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ariidae. It inhabits diadromous, migrating between freshwater and the sea waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 30 cm. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Venomous.

Scientific Name
Cephalocassis melanochir
Authority
Bleeker, 1852
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
30 cm
Trophic Level
4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cephalocassis Melanochir is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cephalocassis Melanochir is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cephalocassis Melanochir is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Cephalocassis Melanochir is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4±0.65
Food Items

small fishes and crustaceans (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
30cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1852

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