spoonsnouted catfish
📖 Overview
spoonsnouted catfish (Cryptarius truncatus), first described by Valenciennes, 1840 is a large fish in the family Ariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 42.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. The species is venomous and potentially dangerous to handle.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for spoonsnouted catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for spoonsnouted catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical Central Pacific: estuaries and lower courses of rivers from the Chao Phraya to Sumatra and Java, including the lower Mekong.
🌿 Ecology
fishes and crustaceans
📐 Morphometrics
📊 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
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | spoonsnouted catfish |
| 🌍CES | křížovec pokřivený |
| 🌍THA | ปลากดคันหลาว |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arius truncatus | Valenciennes | 1840 | Synonym |
| Cephalocassis truncatus | Valenciennes | 1840 | Synonym |
| Hemipimelodus cochlearis | Fowler | 1935 | Synonym |
| Tachysurus truncatus | Valenciennes | 1840 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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