The striped eel catfish is a small, elongated fish, reaching up to 12 inches and weighing around 2 pounds. It features distinctive horizontal stripes and venomous spines. Found in Indo-Pacific coastal waters, it inhabits sandy or muddy substrates. This species feeds on small invertebrates and exhibits social behavior, often forming dense schools for protection. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Striped eel catfish.