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Notarius planiceps (Steindachner, 1876) Flathead sea catfish |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 60 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Pacific draining rivers and estuaries from Mexico to Panama. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in coastal waters, over sandy bottoms (Ref. 9271, 37955). May enter inland waters (Ref. 37955). Feeds on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 37955). Marketed fresh (Ref. 9271). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | traumatogenic | |||