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Arius arenarius (Müller & Troschel, 1849) Sand catfish |
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| Family: | Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 29 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: southern China and Taiwan, Possibly extending to the Philippines or further south. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Vertebrae: 17-17. Head shield extensive and very granular. Lateral line turns upwards only at the tail base. Gill rakers present on hind aspect of all gill arches. Maxillary barbel short, 20 - 24% of SL. Caudal peduncle depth 1.9 - 2.4 in its length (Ref. 38478). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits coastal waters (Ref. 38478). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | traumatogenic | |||