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💧 Freshwater ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Traumatogenic 🌡️ Tropical

Broad-snouted catfish

Papuarius latirostris Macleay, 1883
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Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
47.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Omnivorous, feeding on terrestrial arthropods, aquatic insects, plants, mollusks, prawns and fishes .

Scientific Name
Papuarius latirostris
Authority
Macleay, 1883
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
50 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
47.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Papuarius
Papuarius
Species
Broad-snouted catfish
Papuarius latirostris

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 16 - 20.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Broad-snouted catfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 4°S - 10°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.5±0.51

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
50cm
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Rays
18

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
47.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Macleay, 1883

⚠️ 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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