Dark sea catfish
Cathorops melanopus
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Freshwater
الطول الأقصى
23,0 cm
الفصيلة
Overview
Dark sea catfish (Cathorops melanopus) is a freshwater fish of the family Ariidae, in the order Siluriformes. Maximum recorded length is 23 cm. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 23,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
نوع الماء
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Siluriformes (Catfishes) |
| الفصيلة | Ariidae |
| الأنواع | Cathorops melanopus |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Dark sea catfish get?
Dark sea catfish can grow up to 23.0 cm long.
Where is Dark sea catfish found?
Estuaries
What family does Dark sea catfish belong to?
Dark sea catfish (Cathorops melanopus) belongs to the family Ariidae in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).
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