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Cathorops hypophthalmus (Steindachner, 1876) Gloomy sea catfish |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 35 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Pacific draining rivers, in brackish and fresh water of Panama. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found in coastal, brackish and fresh waters (Ref. 9271). Caught with various artisanal gear (Ref.9271). Marketed fresh (Ref. 9271). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | traumatogenic | |||