Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae |
47 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; brackish; marine |
South America: Guyana to Maranhão, Brazil. |
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Coastal, found chiefly in turbid waters of estuaries and around river mouths. Reproduction appears to be between September to November. Egg diameter is 14-15 mm, numbering about 30-35 per female. Males practice mouth brooding (Ref. 35381). Marketed fresh and salted; exported frozen (Ref. 5217). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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traumatogenic |
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