| Family: |
Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae |
| Max. size: |
92 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 6 years |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 50 - 60 m, amphidromous |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: ranges from Pakistan eastwards to Thailand and southwards to Indonesia and Polynesia. Known from the Mekong delta (Ref. 12693). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits coastal waters, as well as estuaries and tidal rivers. Feeds mainly on invertebrates and small fishes. The sharp dorsal and pectoral fin spines can inflict painful wounds. Sold mostly fresh and dried-salted in markets. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
traumatogenic |
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