Crucifix Sea Catfish
Sciades proops
- Group: Other
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: dangerous
A large sea catfish of muddy estuaries and lagoons, it is named for the crucifix shaped pattern on the underside of its skull, long kept as a charm by fishermen. The male broods the eggs in his mouth, and venomous fin spines can deliver a painful wound.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Siluriformes › Ariidae › Sciades
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282702.
FAQ
- Is the Crucifix Sea Catfish dangerous to divers?
- The Crucifix Sea Catfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Crucifix Sea Catfish get?
- The Crucifix Sea Catfish grows to about 1 m.