Chili sea catfish
📖 Overview
Chili sea catfish (Notarius troschelii) 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 70.6 cm. With a trophic level of 4.5, it is an apex predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Commercially fished and consumed as food, venomous.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Body robust and depressed; snout prominent; mouth large; eyes medium sized (5.8 to 8.5 times in head length); cephalic plate granulated; with striations extending to the inter-orbital space; jaw teeth small, set in broad bands; palate with four plates of villiform teeth, the lateral ones being larger, triangular, and extended backwards; lower branch of the first gill arch with 7 to 10 gill rakers .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chili sea catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Chili sea catfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Chili sea catfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal. Tropical; 24°N -
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Notarius Troschelii 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
Detailed nutritional data for Chili sea catfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Chili sea catfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? brandti | Steindachner | 1876 | Synonym |
| ? troscheli | Gill | 1863 | Synonym |
| Arius brandtii | Steindachner | 1876 | Synonym |
| Arius temminckianus | Valenciennes | 1840 | Heterotypic |
| Arius troscheli | Gill | 1863 | Synonym |
| Bagrus temminckianus | Valenciennes | 1840 | Heterotypic |
| Bagrus temminckii | Valenciennes | 1840 | Heterotypic |
| Galeichthys brandti | Steindachner | 1876 | Synonym |
| Galeichthys troscheli | Gill | 1863 | Synonym |
| Sciadeichthys troschelii | Gill | 1863 | Synonym |
| Sciadeops troschellii | Gill | 1863 | Synonym |
| Sciades troschelii | Gill | 1863 | Synonym |
| Tachisurus brandti | Steindachner | 1876 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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