Latin name
Arius sumatranus
Other name
Marine catfish
Identification
The description of the species is attributed to Edward Turner Bennett in 1830. It was originally placed in the genus Bagrus.
Features of fish fins
The sharp spines of the dorsal and pectoral fins can inflict painful wounds.
Fish colouring
The body of this fish is silvery gray.
Distribution
They inhabit the tropical marine and brackish waters of the Indo-West Pacific, including eastern Thailand, the Philippines, Pakistan and Indonesia.
Habitat
A tropical marine brackish benthic species.
Size
Reaches a maximum total length of 32 cm (13 inches), most commonly found in lengths of 12 cm (4.7 inches).
Behavior
Swim in ocean waters, estuaries and tidal areas.
Food and feeding habits
The diet of these fish consists of benthic invertebrates.
Reproduction
They carry the eggs in their mouths. Juveniles continue to hide in males' mouths for the first 2 months.
Fishing
Goat catfish are of commercial interest to fisheries. They are caught with nets.
Relationship with a person
Mostly sold fresh in markets.
| Classification | |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Actinopterygii |
| Squad | Siluriformes |
| Family | Ariidae |
| Genus | Arius |
| Species | A. sumatranus |
| Features | |
| Conservation status | Not Evaluated |
| Habitat | Pelagic |
| Life span, years | No information |
| Maximum body weight, kg | No information |
| Maximum length, cm | 32 |
| Sailing speed, m/s | No information |
| Threat to people | Edible |
| Way of eating | Bentophage |
Goat catfish
Tags: goat catfish