Striped Catfish
Plotosus Lineatus
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Quick Facts
Scientific namePlotosus Lineatus
Other namesCatfish Eel, Eel Tailed Catfish, Lined Catfish, Striped Catfish Eel, Striped Eel Catfish
SizeUp to 35 cm (13.7)
WeightUnder a kilo (2.2 lb)
FamilyEeltail Catfish / Plotosidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, estuaries, inlets, tidal pools, rocky & coral reefs
