Tete sea catfish (Ariopsis seemanni)

Scientific name: Ariopsis seemanni G?nther, 1864

The Tete sea catfish (Ariopsis seemanni) is a freshwater fish of the family Ariidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: Central and South America, Pacific draining rivers and estuaries from Mexico to Peru.

Tete sea catfish care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Biology

Common in coastal marine and brackish waters. Inhabits medium and large rivers to an elevation of at least 25 m. Marketed fresh or salted. Aquarium keeping: not suitable for home aquarium; adults in seawater; minimum aquarium size >150 cm.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Ariopsis seemanni
Family: Ariidae (Sea catfishes)
Order: Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 35.0
Environment: Marine; freshwater; brackish;; pH range: 6.8 - 8.0; dH range: 8 - 30 demersal
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Central and South America: Pacific draining rivers and estuaries from Mexico to Peru.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Traumatogenic
Uses: Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: public aquariums
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)