Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae |
36 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; depth range 20 - 50 m, amphidromous |
Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique and Persian Gulf to Sri Lanka. |
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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. |
Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
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traumatogenic |
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