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💧 Freshwater ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Traumatogenic 🌡️ Tropical

Potamarius Izabalensis

Potamarius izabalensis Hubbs & Miller, 1960
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Max Length
44 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
44.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Potamarius Izabalensis (Potamarius izabalensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 44 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. Venomous.

Scientific Name
Potamarius izabalensis
Authority
Hubbs & Miller, 1960
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
44 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
44.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Potamarius Izabalensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Potamarius Izabalensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

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

Males carry the eggs in their mouth .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical Central America: Izabal Lake and possibly the Polochic River in Guatemala.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.6±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
44cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
44.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hubbs & Miller, 1960

⚠️ 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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