Fishing for Flapnose sea catfish

Sciades dowii

The Flapnose sea catfish is a marine species known for its distinctive flattened snout and whisker-like barbels. It inhabits coastal waters and estuaries, feeding primarily on small fish and invertebrates. Typically reaching up to 20 inches in length and weighing around 5 pounds, this catfish is a bottom-dweller, exhibiting solitary and nocturnal behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Flapnose sea catfish

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