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Tete Sea Catfish

Ariopsis seemanni

Also known as: Blackfin Shark, Christian Catfish, Columbian Shark, Colombian Shark Catfish, Dwarf Shark, Jordans's Catfish, Shark Catfish, Silver-tipped Shark, Silver-tipped Shark Catfish, West American Catfish, Whitetip Shark Catfish

LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2010
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@joshr94 · my fish, United States · January 20191 / 1
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Overview

Found in both brackish freshwaters, and coastal marine, over estuaries, and large to medium rivers.
Widespread Central and South America

Catfish have venomous spines in the fins which can inflict painful wounds.
Repeated stings from these catfish may result in death.

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How to identify

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Habitat & where to find it

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Found in both brackish freshwaters, and coastal marine, over estuaries, and large to medium rivers.

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    Taxonomy

    1. familyAriinae
    2. genusSciades
    3. speciesAriopsis seemanni (Günther, 1864)

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