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Cathorops dasycephalus (Günther, 1864) Bigbelly sea catfish |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 36 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 393.1 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Costa Rica, Ecuador and Panama. | |||
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| Biology: | Common in coastal waters (Ref. 9271). Caught with other artisanal gear and marketed fresh (Ref. 9271). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | traumatogenic | |||