Cephalocassis Melanochir
📖 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Cephalocassis Melanochir is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cephalocassis Melanochir is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
small fishes and crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ 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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