Chilhuil Sea Catfish
Bagre panamensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–177 m
- Max size: 51 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
The chilhuil sea catfish keeps to muddy inshore bottoms and pushes into estuaries, ranging down to about 177 metres. Spines in front of the dorsal and pectoral fins are venomous and can inflict a painful wound. It grows to about 51 centimetres and is sold fresh.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Siluriformes › Ariidae › Bagre
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275588.
FAQ
- How deep does the Chilhuil Sea Catfish live?
- The Chilhuil Sea Catfish (Bagre panamensis) is typically found at 3–177 m.
- Is the Chilhuil Sea Catfish dangerous to divers?
- The Chilhuil Sea Catfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Chilhuil Sea Catfish get?
- The Chilhuil Sea Catfish grows to about 51 cm.