Giant Sea Catfish
Netuma thalassina
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameNetuma thalassina
Other namesGiant Salmon Catfish, Salmon Catfish
SizeUp to 1.85 m (6 ft)
WeightNA
FamilyForktail Catfish / Ariidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal & brackish waters, generally in estuaries, bottom dwelling
