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
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Striped eel catfish
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