Cominate Sea Catfish
Occidentarius platypogon
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 6–107 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A robust sea catfish of sandy coastal bottoms, it grows to half a metre and abounds on the continental shelf to around sixty metres. Sharp serrated spines in its fins can deliver a nasty wound, so handle it with care; the males are mouthbrooders, carrying eggs and young inside the mouth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Siluriformes › Ariidae › Occidentarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 293656.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cominate Sea Catfish live?
- The Cominate Sea Catfish (Occidentarius platypogon) is typically found at 6–107 m.
- Is the Cominate Sea Catfish dangerous to divers?
- The Cominate Sea Catfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Cominate Sea Catfish get?
- The Cominate Sea Catfish grows to about 50 cm.