Armoured Sea Catfish
Hemiarius stormii
- Group: Other
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A sea catfish of medium to large rivers, it hunts invertebrates and small fishes along the bottom. It grows to around 50 centimetres and carries sharp, serrated pectoral and dorsal spines that can inflict a nasty wound, so it is handled with care.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Siluriformes › Ariidae › Hemiarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281013.
FAQ
- Is the Armoured Sea Catfish dangerous to divers?
- The Armoured Sea Catfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Armoured Sea Catfish get?
- The Armoured Sea Catfish grows to about 50 cm.