Box Sea Catfish
Cathorops multiradiatus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A sea catfish of coastal marine and brackish waters, it carries sharp fin spines that can deliver a painful wound. It reaches about 30 centimetres and is sold fresh at market.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Siluriformes › Ariidae › Cathorops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280047.
FAQ
- Is the Box Sea Catfish dangerous to divers?
- The Box Sea Catfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Box Sea Catfish get?
- The Box Sea Catfish grows to about 30 cm.