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🌊 Marine Data Deficient ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Poisonous to eat 🌡️ Subtropical

Lagocephalus Cheesemanii

Lagocephalus cheesemanii Clarke, 1897
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Max Length
10.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Lagocephalus Cheesemanii (Lagocephalus cheesemanii), first described by Clarke, 1897 is a small fish in the family Tetraodontidae (order Tetraodontiformes). Adults typically reach 10.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is venomous and potentially dangerous to handle.

Scientific Name
Lagocephalus cheesemanii
Authority
Clarke, 1897
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
10.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Lagocephalus Cheesemanii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lagocephalus Cheesemanii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Subtropical Southwest Pacific: New Zealand and Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02138 × L2.87 (TL)
Max TL
10.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Clarke, 1897

⚠️ 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 neurotoxin
Delivery
dorsal, anal, and pelvic fin spines
Potency
Severe
Mortality Risk
Low
Symptom Onset
5min
Duration
24.0hrs
Antivenom
✗ Not Available
Named Toxins
high-molecular-weight protein (Stonustoxin analogue) acetylcholine
Symptoms
  • immediate intense pain
  • swelling
  • erythema
  • occasional nausea and weakness
Affected Body Systems
peripheral nervous system cardiovascular
First Aid
Immerse affected area in hot water (45 C, tolerable) for 30-90 minutes to denature toxin. Do not apply ice.
Medical Treatment

Analgesia; wound care; tetanus prophylaxis; severe cases may require monitoring for systemic effects.

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

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