The soldier catfish is a coastal species known for its elongated body and distinctive barbels. Typically reaching up to 12 inches and weighing around 2 pounds, it inhabits shallow marine and brackish waters. Its diet consists mainly of small fish and invertebrates. This nocturnal predator is often found in estuaries, displaying solitary and opportunistic feeding behavior. This summary is AI generated
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Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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