Smoothmouth Sea Catfish
Carlarius heudelotii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–75 m
- Max size: 83 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A sea catfish of shallow West African shelves and brackish river mouths, the smoothmouth sea catfish digs benthic invertebrates from the mud and will lift off the bottom to chase prey in open water. The male broods the large eggs in his mouth, and the fin spines deliver a painful venom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Siluriformes › Ariidae › Carlarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712438.
FAQ
- How deep does the Smoothmouth Sea Catfish live?
- The Smoothmouth Sea Catfish (Carlarius heudelotii) is typically found at 15–75 m.
- Is the Smoothmouth Sea Catfish dangerous to divers?
- The Smoothmouth Sea Catfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Smoothmouth Sea Catfish get?
- The Smoothmouth Sea Catfish grows to about 83 cm.