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Striped Catfish

Plotosus lineatus

Photo by AlbertKang
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Field Notes

Description:

Plotosus lineatus, common name Striped eel catfish, is a species of eeltail catfishes belonging to the family Plotosidae.

Habitat:

Mostly found in shallow coral reefs and also estuaries

Notes:

Juveniles of Plotosus lineatus form dense ball-shaped schools of about 100 fish, while adults are solitary or occur in smaller groups of around 20 and are known to hide under ledges during the day. Adult P. lineatus search and stir the sand incessantly for crustaceans, mollusks, worms, and sometimes fish.

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PublishedMarch 31, 2014

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