Thalassophryne Amazonica
📖 Overview
Thalassophryne Amazonica (Thalassophryne amazonica) is a ray-finned fish of the family Batrachoididae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Venomous.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19 - 21; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 18 - 19. Lacks a prominent lateral line on head and body and with only a few scattered pores on head and body .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Thalassophryne Amazonica is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: confined to the Amazon River and its tributaries.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 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
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