Flathead Sea Catfish
Notarius planiceps
- Group: Other
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A sea catfish of shallow coastal waters and sandy bottoms, it sometimes pushes up into rivers and grubs along the seafloor for buried invertebrates. The sharp spines on its fins can deliver a nasty wound, so handle landed fish with care.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Siluriformes › Ariidae › Notarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281772.
FAQ
- Is the Flathead Sea Catfish dangerous to divers?
- The Flathead Sea Catfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Flathead Sea Catfish get?
- The Flathead Sea Catfish grows to about 60 cm.