Boofhead Catfish
Sciades leptaspis
Copper Catfish
Nemapteryx armiger
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- Found in
- 5 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whitebrowngrey
- Body shape
- Elongated
- Pattern
- Barbels pattern
- Family
- Ariidae
The threadfin catfish, also known as the copper catfish or the northern pout, (Nemapteryx armiger) is a species of catfish in the family Ariidae. It was described by Charles Walter De Vis in 1884, originally under the genus Arius. It is found in rivers and marine waters in Australia and New Guinea. It reaches a maximum standard length of 39.5 cm (15.6 in). Its diet consists of benthic crustaceans including prawns and crabs, as well as worms, mollusks and finfish.
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Estuary Catfish
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Questions
Is Copper Catfish dangerous?
Copper Catfish has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Copper Catfish?
Australia NorthPapua New GuineaAustralia EastAustralia WestAustralia
