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congo sea catfish (Cathorops fuerthii)
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congo sea catfish (Cathorops fuerthii) specimen
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Ariidae

congo sea catfish

Cathorops fuerthii

Catfish in Mexican Waters

  • Tropical
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • Pacific Ocean
  • North America
  • South America
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

congo sea catfish is a freshwater fish found around North, Central and South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 31.2 cm.

Family
Ariidae
Maximum length
31.2 cm
Distribution
North, Central and South America: Pacific draining rivers from Mexico to Ecuador.
Conservation status
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