Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; brackish; marine |
Eastern Central Pacific: Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama. |
Body long and thick; head depressed and narrow (3.5 to 4 times in SL); snout narrow, truncate to rounded, moderately prominent; eyes small (6.5 to 9.5 times in head length); palate with four bands on conical teeth which become fused in adults; first gill arch with 7 to 8 gill rakers; body shiny, greenish blue with a lighter (even white) belly; barbels white with dark edges (Ref. 55763). |
Found in coastal waters (Ref. 9271). Also caught with other artisanal gear (Ref. 9271). Marketed fresh (Ref. 9271). Demersal species in coastal waters (Ref. 55763). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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traumatogenic |
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