Arius sumatranus (Anonymous [Bennett], 1830)
Goat catfish
Arius sumatranus
photo by FAO

 Family:  Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae
 Max. size:  32 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal
 Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Pakistan east to Thailand, then south to the Philippines and Indonesia.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Found in marine waters, as well as in estuaries and tidal rivers. Feeds mainly on invertebrates. The sharp dorsal and pectoral fin spines can inflict painful wounds. Sold mostly fresh in markets. Also caught with dipnets.
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  traumatogenic
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 17.10.90
 Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 29.11.13
 Checked by: Luna, Susan M. - 18.08.94

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