Darkfin Eel Catfish
Plotosus limbatus
- Group: Eel
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
An eel tailed catfish of estuaries and open coasts, the darkfin eel catfish hunts crustaceans, molluscs and fish, while its juveniles bunch into dense aggregations. Its dorsal and pelvic fin spines carry venom, so it should be handled with care.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Siluriformes › Plotosidae › Plotosus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217660.
FAQ
- Is the Darkfin Eel Catfish dangerous to divers?
- The Darkfin Eel Catfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Darkfin Eel Catfish get?
- The Darkfin Eel Catfish grows to about 50 cm.