Notarius cookei (Acero P. & Betancur-R., 2002)
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae
Max. size:  42.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; brackish
Distribution:  Central and South America: Pacific costal rivers and estuaries from Costa Rica and Colombia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  traumatogenic


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