African sea catfish

Arius africanus

Catfish from African Waters

Tropical
Estuary
Regional distribution
Africa
Fusiform
Medium
Tropical fish

The African sea catfish (Arius africanus), also known as the marine catfish, is a species of sea catfish in the family Ariidae. It was described by Albert Günther in 1867. It is found in tropical brackish and freshwater in Tanzania, Madagascar, and the Pangani River.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Ariidae
Genus: Arius
Maximum length: 45 cm
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: Pangani River in Tanzania and estuaries of Madagascar (Ref. 3876 ).
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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