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Diadromous ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Traumatogenic 🌡️ Tropical

Arafura catfish

Pararius proximus Ogilby, 1898
Max Length
46 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Arafura catfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pararius proximus
Authority
Ogilby, 1898
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
46 cm
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pararius
Pararius
Species
Arafura catfish
Pararius proximus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Arafura catfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Arafura catfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Arafura catfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Arafura catfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
46cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
45.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ogilby, 1898

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