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Mapale Sea Catfish (Cathorops mapale)
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Mapale Sea Catfish (Cathorops mapale) specimen
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Ariidae

Mapale Sea Catfish

Cathorops mapale

Catfish from South American Waters

  • Tropical
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • South America
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Mapale Sea Catfish is a freshwater fish found around South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 30.6 cm.

Family
Ariidae
Maximum length
30.6 cm
Distribution
South America: Colombia and Venezuela.
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