Red Sea Catfish
Bagre pinnimaculatus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 95 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A sea catfish of shallow coastal waters along the eastern Pacific, growing close to a metre. Like other sea catfishes it carries stout, serrated spines at the front of its fins that can inflict a painful wound, so handle with care. It is sold fresh, salted, dried and smoked across its range.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Siluriformes › Ariidae › Bagre
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275589.
FAQ
- Is the Red Sea Catfish dangerous to divers?
- The Red Sea Catfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Red Sea Catfish get?
- The Red Sea Catfish grows to about 95 cm.