Sculptured Sea Catfish
Notarius kessleri
- Group: Other
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A sea catfish of coastal waters, the sculptured sea catfish is taken by artisanal fishers and sold fresh. Its stout dorsal and pectoral spines can inflict painful wounds, so it is handled with care, and it grows to about 45 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Siluriformes › Ariidae › Notarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281768.
FAQ
- Is the Sculptured Sea Catfish dangerous to divers?
- The Sculptured Sea Catfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Sculptured Sea Catfish get?
- The Sculptured Sea Catfish grows to about 45 cm.