Boofhead catfish
Bleekeriella leptaspis
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Brackish
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 60,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | ?-135m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Tipo de Agua
Brackish
Rango de Profundidad
?-135m
Información de Pesca
Pez de Pesca Deportiva
Sí
Taxonomy
| Orden | Siluriformes (Catfishes) |
| Familia | Ariidae |
| Especies | Bleekeriella leptaspis |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Boofhead catfish get?
Boofhead catfish can grow up to 60.0 cm long.
Where is Boofhead catfish found?
Estuaries
What family does Boofhead catfish belong to?
Boofhead catfish (Bleekeriella leptaspis) belongs to the family Ariidae in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).
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