Naked-headed catfish
📖 Overview
Occurs inshore over soft bottoms . Found along coastlines and in estuaries, including freshwater reaches. Not seen in markets .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Naked-headed catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Naked-headed catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical West Pacific: northwestern Australia, the Arafura Sea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Naked-headed Catfish · Nakedhead Catfish · nettlefish |
| 🌍CES | plotos holý |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bagre-enguia-de-cabeça-nua |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cnidoglanis nudiceps | Günther | 1880 | Synonym |
| Exilichthys nudiceps | Günther | 1880 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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