New Granada Sea Catfish
Ariopsis canteri
- Group: Other
- Max size: 35.7 cm
- For divers: safe
A coastal sea catfish of the tropical eastern Pacific, this species moves between marine and brackish water and at times pushes up into rivers. It carries the stiff fin spines and sensory chin barbels typical of its family, sweeping muddy bottoms for food.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Siluriformes › Ariidae › Sciades
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1524450.
FAQ
- Is the New Granada Sea Catfish dangerous to divers?
- The New Granada Sea Catfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the New Granada Sea Catfish get?
- The New Granada Sea Catfish grows to about 35.7 cm.