Notarius osculus (Jordan & Gilbert, 1883)
Chomba sea catfish
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae
Max. size:  28 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Central America: Pacific coast in Costa Rica and Panama.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in coastal waters (Ref. 9271). Marketed fresh (Ref. 9271).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  traumatogenic


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