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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Traumatogenic 🌡️ Tropical

Plicofollis Magatensis

Plicofollis magatensis Herre, 1926
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Max Length
45 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Plicofollis Magatensis (Plicofollis magatensis) 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 45 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Venomous.

Scientific Name
Plicofollis magatensis
Authority
Herre, 1926
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
45 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Plicofollis Magatensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Plicofollis Magatensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 👄 Mouth Brooder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
45cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Herre, 1926

⚠️ 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
Delivery
dorsal and pectoral spines with venom glands
Potency
Mild
Mortality Risk
Low
Symptom Onset
2min
Duration
12.0hrs
Antivenom
✗ Not Available
Named Toxins
crinotoxins protein toxins
Symptoms
  • pain
  • oedema
  • rare systemic effects
Affected Body Systems
peripheral nervous system
First Aid
Hot water immersion.
Medical Treatment

Wound care, analgesia.

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

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