Hardhead Sea Catfish
Ariopsis felis
- Group: Other
- Max size: 70 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A hardy catfish of turbid coastal waters and estuaries, the hardhead works muddy bottoms and carries sharp, mildly venomous fin spines that can deliver a painful jab. The male broods the eggs inside his mouth until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Siluriformes › Ariidae › Sciades
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158709.
FAQ
- Is the Hardhead Sea Catfish dangerous to divers?
- The Hardhead Sea Catfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Hardhead Sea Catfish get?
- The Hardhead Sea Catfish grows to about 70 cm.