Bressou Sea Catfish
Aspistor quadriscutis
- Group: Other
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A catfish of murky coastal shallows and estuaries, it roots through soft mud for bottom living invertebrates. The male broods the large eggs inside his mouth until they hatch, and the sharp fin spines can deliver a nasty wound if handled.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Siluriformes › Ariidae › Aspistor
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279757.
FAQ
- Is the Bressou Sea Catfish dangerous to divers?
- The Bressou Sea Catfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Bressou Sea Catfish get?
- The Bressou Sea Catfish grows to about 50 cm.