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Plicofollis layardi (Günther, 1866) Thinspine sea catfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 49.2 cm TL (male/unsexed); 51 cm TL (female); max.weight: 1,300.0 g; max.weight: 1,586.0 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 20 - 50 m, amphidromous | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique and Persian Gulf to Sri Lanka. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found in coastal waters down to a depth of about 50 m (Ref. 5213). Enters brackish waters (Ref. 4833). Feeds mainly on invertebrates and small fishes. Caught mainly with bagnets, dipnets, bamboo stake traps and on hook and line. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | traumatogenic | |||