Goat Catfish
Arius sumatranus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 32 cm
- For divers: dangerous
The sharp dorsal and pectoral spines of the goat catfish can drive a painful wound into a careless hand. It hunts invertebrates across muddy bottoms and moves freely between the sea, estuaries and the tidal reaches of rivers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Siluriformes › Ariidae › Arius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275586.
FAQ
- Is the Goat Catfish dangerous to divers?
- The Goat Catfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Goat Catfish get?
- The Goat Catfish grows to about 32 cm.