Beardless Sea Catfish
Batrachocephalus mino
- Group: Other
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: dangerous
A sea catfish of coastal waters, estuaries and tidal rivers, taking invertebrates and small fish. Its stiff fin spines can deliver a painful jab, so it warrants careful handling, and it usually reaches markets fresh.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Siluriformes › Ariidae › Batrachocephalus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279878.
FAQ
- Is the Beardless Sea Catfish dangerous to divers?
- The Beardless Sea Catfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Beardless Sea Catfish get?
- The Beardless Sea Catfish grows to about 25 cm.