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Cathorops tuyra (Meek & Hildebrand, 1923) Besudo sea catfish |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 33.9 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 314.0 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Central and South America: Pacific drainage rivers and estuaries from Panama to Peru. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found in marine, brackish and fresh waters (Ref. 9271). Penetrates lower reaches of rivers (Ref. 9271). Marketed fresh (Ref. 9271). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | traumatogenic | |||