Freckled Sea Catfish
Notarius lentiginosus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: DD
A sea catfish of soft coastal bottoms, it carries the stiff serrated spines on its fins that give the family its sting, listed here as capable of inflicting a wound. Common in its range yet poorly studied, it is sold fresh at market.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Siluriformes › Ariidae › Notarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281769.
FAQ
- Is the Freckled Sea Catfish dangerous to divers?
- The Freckled Sea Catfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Freckled Sea Catfish get?
- The Freckled Sea Catfish grows to about 35 cm.