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Thomas sea catfish (Notarius grandicassis)
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Thomas sea catfish (Notarius grandicassis) specimen
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Ariidae

Thomas sea catfish

Notarius grandicassis

Mouthbroods during May June

  • Tropical
  • Estuary
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • South America
  • Elongated
  • Large
  • Tropical fish

Thomas sea catfish is a freshwater fish from South America. It inhabits estuaries and brackish water. Records give a maximum length of 63 cm.

Family
Ariidae
Maximum length
63 cm
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
South America: Rivers and estuaries from Gulf of Venezuela to mouth of the Amazon River.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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