Cephalocassis melanochir (Bleeker, 1852)
Cephalocassis melanochir
photo by Ng, H.H.

Family:  Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Asia: Indonesia and Malaysia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in river and lakes (Ref. 56749). Feeds on small fishes and crustaceans (Ref. 56749).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 April 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  traumatogenic


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