| Family: |
Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae |
| Max. size: |
60 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine |
| Distribution: |
Central America: Pacific draining rivers and estuaries from Mexico to Panama. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in coastal waters, over sandy bottoms (Ref. 9271, 37955). May enter inland waters (Ref. 37955). Feeds on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 37955). Marketed fresh (Ref. 9271). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
traumatogenic |
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