Madagascar sea catfish

Arius madagascariensis

Tropical
Regional distribution
Africa
Fusiform
Large
Tropical fish

The Madagascar sea catfish (Betancurichthys madagascariensis) is a species of fish in the family Ariidae. It is found in Madagascar, Mozambique, and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are rivers, freshwater lakes, shallow seas, and estuarine waters.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Ariidae
Genus: Arius
Maximum length: 70 cm
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: western coast of Madagascar; seldom on the eastern coast (Ref. 3876 ). Also found in Mozambique (Ref. 5213 ) and Tanzania (Ref. 4967 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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