The hardhead sea catfish is a coastal fish found in the western Atlantic Ocean. It features a robust body with a forked tail and barbels around its mouth. Typically reaching 12-16 inches and weighing 1-3 pounds, it feeds on crustaceans and small fish. Preferring shallow waters, it exhibits schooling behavior and is often found near estuaries and sandy bottoms. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Hardhead sea catfish
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Hardhead sea catfish
Galveston County Coast
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Hardhead sea catfish
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