Cathorops dasycephalus (Günther, 1864)
Bigbelly sea catfish
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae
Max. size:  36 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 393.1 g
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Costa Rica, Ecuador and Panama.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Common in coastal waters (Ref. 9271). Caught with other artisanal gear and marketed fresh (Ref. 9271).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  traumatogenic


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