The white sea catfish is a marine species notable for its elongated body, smooth scaleless skin, and three pairs of barbels around the mouth. It inhabits coastal waters, estuaries, and river mouths. Adults reach about 18 inches in length and weigh up to 2 pounds, exhibiting schooling behavior and often active near the seabed. This summary was AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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White sea catfish
Gulf Intracoastal Waterway
18 in · 3 lb


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