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Box sea catfish (Cathorops multiradiatus)
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Box sea catfish (Cathorops multiradiatus) specimen
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Ariidae

Box sea catfish

Cathorops multiradiatus

Catfish from Eastern Pacific

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Central America and the Caribbean
  • South America
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Box sea catfish is a freshwater fish from Eastern Pacific. It inhabits estuaries and brackish water. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 30 cm.

Family
Ariidae
Maximum length
30 cm
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: rivers and bays of Pacific coast, from Guatemala to Panama (Ref. 39852 ). Reported from Ecuador (Ref. 40498 ).
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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