Softhead Sea Catfish
Amphiarius rugispinis
- Group: Other
- Max size: 47 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
The softhead sea catfish works the turbid waters of estuaries and river mouths, feeling through the murk with its barbels. The male carries the large eggs in his mouth until they hatch, and the stout spines in its fins can inflict a painful wound.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Siluriformes › Ariidae › Amphiarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279587.
FAQ
- Is the Softhead Sea Catfish dangerous to divers?
- The Softhead Sea Catfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Softhead Sea Catfish get?
- The Softhead Sea Catfish grows to about 47 cm.