Is the Gagora Catfish dangerous to divers?

The Gagora Catfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.

How big does the Gagora Catfish get?

The Gagora Catfish grows to about 91.4 cm.

Gagora Catfish

Arius gagora

Group: Other
Max size: 91.4 cm
For divers: dangerous
IUCN status: NT

The gagora catfish lives in estuaries and tidal rivers and climbs well upstream beyond the reach of the tide. Like other sea catfish it carries stout spines at the front of the dorsal and pectoral fins that can drive a deep wound into a careless hand.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Siluriformes › Ariidae › Arius

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275572.

FAQ

Is the Gagora Catfish dangerous to divers?: The Gagora Catfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
How big does the Gagora Catfish get?: The Gagora Catfish grows to about 91.4 cm.