Squirrelheaded Catfish
Arius microcephalus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: dangerous
The squirrelheaded catfish lives in turbid inshore and brackish water and the tidal reaches of rivers, probably crushing mollusks and hard shelled crustaceans. Its stout fin spines can inflict a painful wound, so it is best handled carefully.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Siluriformes › Ariidae › Arius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275581.
FAQ
- Is the Squirrelheaded Catfish dangerous to divers?
- The Squirrelheaded Catfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Squirrelheaded Catfish get?
- The Squirrelheaded Catfish grows to about 60 cm.