White Sea Catfish
Genidens barbus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 8–33 m
- Max size: 1.2 m
- For divers: dangerous
A large sea catfish of South American coasts and estuaries, it grows to over a metre over muddy bottoms. The male shelters the eggs and young in his mouth, and sharp venomous spines arm its fins.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Siluriformes › Ariidae › Genidens
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280825.
FAQ
- How deep does the White Sea Catfish live?
- The White Sea Catfish (Genidens barbus) is typically found at 8–33 m.
- Is the White Sea Catfish dangerous to divers?
- The White Sea Catfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the White Sea Catfish get?
- The White Sea Catfish grows to about 1.2 m.