Striped Eel Catfish
Plotosus lineatus
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 1–60 m
- Max size: 35.2 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
Juvenile striped eel catfish swarm in dense ball shaped schools of a hundred or more, the only catfish you will meet on a coral reef. Its fin spines carry a venom that can cause serious injury, so the tidy schools are best left undisturbed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Siluriformes › Plotosidae › Plotosus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217659.
FAQ
- How deep does the Striped Eel Catfish live?
- The Striped Eel Catfish (Plotosus lineatus) is typically found at 1–60 m.
- Is the Striped Eel Catfish dangerous to divers?
- The Striped Eel Catfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Striped Eel Catfish get?
- The Striped Eel Catfish grows to about 35.2 cm.