The Bronze catfish (Plicofollis nella) is a brackish-water fish of the family Ariidae that grows up to 47 cm.
Description
The Bronze catfish is a sea catfish (Ariidae) from turbid coastal and estuarine water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 30 cm and has a sturdy, greyish, scaleless body with three pairs of barbels and an adipose fin. As a bottom-dweller it searches over sand and mud for worms, crustaceans, molluscs and small fish; the male broods the large eggs in his mouth. The dorsal and pectoral spines are venomous and can give a painful puncture wound.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bronze catfish?
The Bronze catfish has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Bronze catfish live?
The Bronze catfish lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Bronze catfish get?
The Bronze catfish grows to a maximum of about 47 cm.
Is the Bronze catfish dangerous to humans?
The Bronze catfish is venomous — handle spines with care and seek medical help after a sting if needed.
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Same genus Plicofollis
More from the family Ariidae
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