| Family: |
Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae |
| Max. size: |
33.9 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 314.0 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine |
| Distribution: |
Central and South America: Pacific drainage rivers and estuaries from Panama to Peru. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in marine, brackish and fresh waters (Ref. 9271). Penetrates lower reaches of rivers (Ref. 9271). Marketed fresh (Ref. 9271). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
traumatogenic |
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