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Diadromous ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Venomous 🌡️ Tropical

Leptosynanceia Asteroblepa

Leptosynanceia asteroblepa Richardson, 1844
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Max Length
23 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Leptosynanceia Asteroblepa (Leptosynanceia asteroblepa) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits diadromous, migrating between freshwater and the sea waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23 cm. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. Venomous.

Scientific Name
Leptosynanceia asteroblepa
Authority
Richardson, 1844
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
23 cm
Trophic Level
4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Leptosynanceia
Leptosynanceia
Species
Leptosynanceia Asteroblepa
Leptosynanceia asteroblepa

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leptosynanceia Asteroblepa is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leptosynanceia Asteroblepa is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish
Trophic Level
4±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
23cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Richardson, 1844

⚠️ 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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