Ariopsis guatemalensis (Günther, 1864) Blue sea catfish |
photo by
Robertson, R. |
Family: | Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae | |||
Max. size: | 54 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m | |||
Distribution: | Central America: Pacific coast from Mexico to Honduras. Reported from Nicaragua (Ref. 58022). | |||
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Biology: | Abundant in marine and brackish waters (Ref. 9271). Also enters freshwater (Ref. 36880). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | traumatogenic |