Engraved catfish

The Engraved catfish, also called the Engraved sea catfish (Nemapteryx caelata) is a species of catfish in the family Ariidae. It was described by Achille Valenciennes in 1840, originally under the genus Arius. It inhabits marine and brackish waters in Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. It reaches a maximum total length of , more commonly reaching a TL of .

The diet of the Engraved catfish consists of finfish and benthic invertebrates. Its meat is marketed fresh, as well as dried and salted.

References

Category:Ariidae
Category:Animals described in 1840