Latin name
Plicofollis tonggol
Other name
Manyung, arahan.
Distribution
They inhabit the coastal waters of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Pakistan.
Habitat
Marine brackish tropical benthic species. Depth range from 10 to 50 meters.
Size
Maximum length 40 cm. Normal length 20 cm.
Behavior
They inhabit coastal waters and rarely enter tidal rivers and estuaries.
Food and feeding habits
They feed mainly on invertebrates.
Fishing
In Indonesia and the Philippines, this fish is considered important in the fishing industry. It is mainly caught using bottom trawls, bamboo traps and longlines.
Relationship with a person
These fish are sun-dried and salted before being sold and consumed.
The sharp spines on the dorsal and pectoral fins can cause painful wounds.
| Classification | |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Actinopterygii |
| Squad | Siluriformes |
| Family | Ariidae |
| Genus | Plicofollis |
| Species | P. tonggol |
| Features | |
| Conservation status | Not Evaluated |
| Habitat | Pelagic |
| Life span, years | No information |
| Maximum body weight, kg | No information |
| Maximum length, cm | 40 |
| Sailing speed, m/s | No information |
| Threat to people | Edible |
| Way of eating | Planktonophage |
Roughback sea catfish
Tags: roughback sea catfish