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💧 Freshwater ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Traumatogenic 🌡️ Tropical

Hemiarius Verrucosus

Hemiarius verrucosus Ng, 2003
Max Length
80 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hemiarius Verrucosus (Hemiarius verrucosus), first described by Ng, 2003 is a large fish in the family Ariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 80.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. The species is venomous and potentially dangerous to handle.

Scientific Name
Hemiarius verrucosus
Authority
Ng, 2003
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
80 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hemiarius Verrucosus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hemiarius Verrucosus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 👄 Mouth Brooder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.4
Food Items

fishes and shellfishes (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
80cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
49.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ng, 2003

⚠️ Venom Profile

Medical Warning: This species is venomous. Seek immediate medical attention if envenomated. Contact emergency services and follow first aid guidance below.
Venom Type
proteinaceous
Delivery
dorsal and pectoral spines with venom glands
Potency
Mild
Mortality Risk
Low
Symptom Onset
2min
Duration
12.0hrs
Antivenom
✗ Not Available
Named Toxins
crinotoxins protein toxins
Symptoms
  • pain
  • oedema
  • rare systemic effects
Affected Body Systems
peripheral nervous system
First Aid
Hot water immersion.
Medical Treatment

Wound care, analgesia.

References: Compiled from Bhide (2018), Halstead et al. (1988) and family-specific envenomation literature

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