Fishing for Hardhead sea catfish

Ariopsis felis

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

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

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