Madamango Sea Catfish
Cathorops spixii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–50 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: dangerous
A sea catfish of shallow coastal water, estuaries and even hypersaline lagoons, it carries sharp fin spines that can wound a careless hand. Adults take invertebrates and small fishes while juveniles feed on tiny crustaceans, and it reaches about 30 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Siluriformes › Ariidae › Cathorops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280049.
FAQ
- How deep does the Madamango Sea Catfish live?
- The Madamango Sea Catfish (Cathorops spixii) is typically found at 1–50 m.
- Is the Madamango Sea Catfish dangerous to divers?
- The Madamango Sea Catfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Madamango Sea Catfish get?
- The Madamango Sea Catfish grows to about 30 cm.