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Wayuu sea catfish (Cathorops wayuu)
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Wayuu sea catfish (Cathorops wayuu) specimen
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Ariidae

Wayuu sea catfish

Cathorops wayuu

Catfish from the Atlantic Ocean

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • South America
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Wayuu sea catfish is a fish from Western Atlantic. The largest recorded length is 31.4 cm. It is listed as Data Deficient.

Family
Ariidae
Maximum length
31.4 cm
Distribution
Western Atlantic: Colombia to Venezuela.
Conservation status
DDData Deficient
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