Fishing for Japanese eel-catfish

Plotosus japonicus

The Japanese eel-catfish is a slender, elongated fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of East Asia. It reaches up to 12 inches in length and weighs around 1 pound. This nocturnal species has a diet consisting mainly of small invertebrates and fish. It exhibits schooling behavior, often forming dense aggregations for feeding and protection. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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