Sailfin Catfish
Paraplotosus butleri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 32.5 cm
- For divers: safe
An eel tail catfish restricted to coastal reefs, the sailfin catfish hides by day in reef holes or under large rocks and comes out at night to feed on snails and crustaceans. Like its relatives it carries venomous fin spines, so it is best left untouched.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Siluriformes › Plotosidae › Paraplotosus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282098.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sailfin Catfish live?
- The Sailfin Catfish (Paraplotosus butleri) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Sailfin Catfish dangerous to divers?
- The Sailfin Catfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sailfin Catfish get?
- The Sailfin Catfish grows to about 32.5 cm.