| Family: |
Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae |
| Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 500.0 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 5 - 50 m, amphidromous |
| Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: India. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found mostly in coastal marine waters, estuaries, and tidal rivers. Feeds mainly on invertebrates. Caught with stake traps, shore seines, set bagnets and on hook and line. Sold mostly fresh in markets. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
traumatogenic |
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