| 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: |
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| 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
traumatogenic |
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