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. |
Diagnosis: |
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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)
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Threat to humans: |
traumatogenic |
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