Notarius Cookei
📖 Overview
Notarius Cookei (Notarius cookei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 42.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Venomous.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Notarius Cookei is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Notarius Cookei is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical Central and South America: Pacific costal rivers and estuaries from Costa Rica and Colombia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 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 cookei | Acero P. & Betancur-R. | 2002 | Synonym |
| Aspistor cookei | Acero P. & Betancur-R. | 2002 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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