Blue Catfish
Arius Graefi
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameArius Graefi
Other namesBlue Salmon Catfish, Forktail Catfish, Lesser Salmon Catfish, Salmon Catfish, Smaller Salmon Catfish
SizeUp to 60 cm (23.6 in)
WeightUp to 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)
FamilyForktail Catfish / Ariidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionFreshwater rivers, lagoons, brackish estuaries & coastal marine waters, bottom dwelling
