Fishing for Striped eel catfish

Plotosus lineatus
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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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Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

Common depth

3 ft - 197 ft

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Venomous

Source: Fishbase

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