Stinging Eel Catfish
Plotosus nkunga
- Group: Eel
- Max size: 51 cm
- For divers: dangerous
An eel shaped catfish of estuaries and open coast, it pushes into the fresh waters of South Africa and grubs along the bottom for invertebrates. Like its relatives it carries venomous spines at the front of its fins, so a careless grab can mean a painful sting.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Siluriformes › Plotosidae › Plotosus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217656.
FAQ
- Is the Stinging Eel Catfish dangerous to divers?
- The Stinging Eel Catfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Stinging Eel Catfish get?
- The Stinging Eel Catfish grows to about 51 cm.