Description
Reference |
IB0954 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Forktail Catfishes - ARIIDAE |
Common Name |
Giant Sea Catfish |
Scientific Name |
Arius thalassinus |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
The Giant Catfish occurs in Australia Northern coastal waters down to depths of about 150 m and can reach 1.8 m in length. It feeds on a wide range of invertebrates, small fishes and plant material. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |