| Family: |
Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae |
| Max. size: |
31.2 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 306.1 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine |
| Distribution: |
North, Central and South America: Pacific draining rivers from Mexico to Ecuador. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in fresh, brackish and marine waters (Ref. 9271). Marketed fresh (Ref. 9271). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 May 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
traumatogenic |
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