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🌊 Marine ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Venomous 🌡️ Tropical

Plumstriped stingfish

Minous versicolor Ogilby, 1910
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Max Length
11 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
12–64 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Plumstriped stingfish (Minous versicolor) is a ray-finned fish of the family Synanceiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11 cm. It occurs at depths between 12 and 64 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. Venomous.

Scientific Name
Minous versicolor
Authority
Ogilby, 1910
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
11 cm
Depth Range
12–64 m
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Plumstriped stingfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Plumstriped stingfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 12 - 64 m . Tropical; 10°S - 27°S West Pacific: Western Australia to Queensland, Australia (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
11cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ogilby, 1910

⚠️ 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 cytotoxic and neurotoxic
Delivery
dorsal spines with venom glands
Potency
Potentially lethal
Mortality Risk
Moderate
Symptom Onset
2min
Duration
48.0hrs
Antivenom
✓ Available
Named Toxins
Stonustoxin verrucotoxin trachynilysin
Symptoms
  • excruciating pain
  • tissue necrosis
  • cardiovascular collapse
  • pulmonary oedema
Affected Body Systems
cardiovascular respiratory peripheral nervous system muscular
First Aid
Immediate immersion in hot water; call emergency services immediately.
Medical Treatment

CSL Stonefish antivenom (Australia); intensive supportive care; wound debridement.

Antivenom: CSL Stonefish Antivenom

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

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