Thomas sea catfish
Species of fish
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The Thomas sea catfish[3] (Notarius grandicassis) is a species of catfish in the family Ariidae.[4] It was described by Achille Valenciennes in 1840, originally under the genus Arius.[2] It inhabits mud on the floors of brackish and marine waters between the Gulf of Venezuela and the Amazon River, at a depth range of 1 to 20 m (3 ft 3 in to 65 ft 7 in). It reaches a maximum total length of 63 cm (25 in), more commonly reaching a TL of 40 cm (16 in).[4]
| Thomas sea catfish | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Ariidae |
| Genus: | Notarius |
| Species: | N. grandicassis |
| Binomial name | |
| Notarius grandicassis (Valenciennes, 1840) | |
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The Thomas sea catfish is currently ranked as Least Concern by the IUCN redlist.[1] It spawns during the months of May and June. Its meat is of minor commercial value, and is marketed fresh.[4]
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