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Kukwari sea catfish (Amphiarius phrygiatus)
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Kukwari sea catfish (Amphiarius phrygiatus) specimen
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Ariidae

Kukwari sea catfish

Amphiarius phrygiatus

Males guard eggs until hatching

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Kukwari sea catfish is known from the recorded range as a fish. It occurs in estuaries and brackish water.

Family
Ariidae
Maximum length
35.5 cm
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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