Bigbelly Sea Catfish
Cathorops dasycephalus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 36 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A sea catfish of coastal waters, it carries sharp fin spines that can deliver a painful wound, so it is handled with care. Common in the catch of small scale fisheries and sold fresh, it grows to around thirty six centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Siluriformes › Ariidae › Cathorops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280042.
FAQ
- Is the Bigbelly Sea Catfish dangerous to divers?
- The Bigbelly Sea Catfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Bigbelly Sea Catfish get?
- The Bigbelly Sea Catfish grows to about 36 cm.