Guri sea catfish
📖 Overview
Guri sea catfish (Genidens genidens) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ariidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 42.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Commercially fished and consumed as food, venomous.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Guri sea catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Guri sea catfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal. Subtropical Southwest Atlantic: Atlantic draining rivers of southern South America.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Guri sea catfish is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.3 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 462 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Guri sea catfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Guri Sea Catfish · Marine Catfish |
| 🌍CES | křížovčík brazilský |
| 🇫🇷French | Mâchoiron Guri |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bagre · Bagre branco · Bagre do Natal · Bagre mandi · Bagre pararê · Bagre urutu · Bagre-curiaçu · Bagre-de-manta · Bagre-guri · Bagre-guriaçu · Bagre-guru · Bagre-leilão · Bagre-mandi · Bagre-mandim · Bagre-urutu · Beiçudo · Guriaçu · Pareré |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Bagre Guri · Bagre Marino |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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