Chinese ghoul
📖 Overview
Seldom noticed because of its efficient camouflage. Inhabits sand, rubble and mud bottoms in 15-60 m (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. : short and / or deep; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chinese ghoul is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 15 - 60 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Andaman, India and Nicobar islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
⚠️ Venom Profile
- excruciating pain
- tissue necrosis
- cardiovascular collapse
- pulmonary oedema
CSL Stonefish antivenom (Australia); intensive supportive care; wound debridement.
References: Compiled from Bhide (2018), Halstead et al. (1988) and family-specific envenomation literature
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bearded Ghoul · Caledonian Devilfish · Caledonian Stinger · Chinese Ghoul · Demon Stinger · Demon Stingerfish |
| 🌍CES | inimikus novokaledonský |
| 🌍MSA | Lepu |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inimicus barbatus | De Vis | 1884 | Synonym |
| Pelor barbatus | De Vis | 1884 | Synonym |
| Pelor caledonicum | Sauvage | 1878 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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