1,734 observationsLeast Concern
Gafftopsail Catfish
Bagre marinus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Siluriformes ›Family: Ariidae ›Genus: Bagre
About
The gafftopsail catfish (Bagre marinus) is found in the waters of the western central Atlantic Ocean, as well as the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. It has long venomous spines which can cause painful wounds. It feeds on crustaceans and other fish. The male of the species fertilizes the eggs of the female, and broods them in his mouth until they hatch. The gafftopsail feeds throughout the water column. This fish is a common...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Gafftopsail Catfish is Bagre marinus.
- Gafftopsail Catfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Gafftopsail Catfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Gafftopsail Catfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Gafftopsail Catfish belongs to the order Siluriformes.
- Gafftopsail Catfish belongs to the family Ariidae.
- Gafftopsail Catfish belongs to the genus Bagre.