Silver Cobbler
Arius Midgleyi
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameArius Midgleyi
Other namesLake Argyle Catfish, Lake Argyle Silver Cobbler, Midgley's Catfish, Ord River Catfish, Shovelhead Catfish, Shovelnosed Catfish
SizeUp to 1.4 m (4.5 ft)
WeightUp to 40 kg (88 lb)
FamilyForktail Catfish / Ariidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionFreshwaters lakes, rivers, reservoirs, billabongs, deep pools & dams
