Sphyraena Waitii
📖 Overview
Sphyraena Waitii (Sphyraena waitii), first described by Ogilby, 1908 is a medium-sized fish in the family Sphyraenidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 31.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 5 to 40 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. The species is valued as a game and sport species and venomous and potentially dangerous to handle.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Sphyraena Waitii is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sphyraena Waitii is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 5 - 40 m . Tropical West Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
⚠️ Venom Profile
- immediate intense pain
- swelling
- erythema
- occasional nausea and weakness
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
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
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