Master's catfish
📖 Overview
Master's catfish (Hexanematichthys mastersi), first described by Ogilby, 1898 is a large fish in the family Ariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 51.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Master's catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Master's catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal. Tropical west Pacific: Papua New Guinea and Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 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
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arius mastersi | Ogilby | 1898 | Synonym |
| Arius sagoroides | Hardenberg | 1941 | Synonym |
| Sciades mastersi | Ogilby | 1898 | Synonym |
| Tachysurus godfreyi | Whitley | 1941 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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