Hexanematichthys sagor

Hexanematichthys sagor, the Sagor catfish, Sagor sea catfish, Sunda sea-catfish, marine catfish or dusky catfish,[2] is a species of catfish in the family Ariidae.[3] It was described by Francis Buchanan-Hamilton in 1822, originally under the genus Pimelodus.[1] It inhabits estuaries and freshwater bodies in numerous areas of the Indo-Western Pacific Ocean. It reaches a maximum total length of 45 cm (18 in), more commonly reaching a TL of 30 cm (12 in).[3]

Hexanematichthys sagor
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Ariidae
Genus: Hexanematichthys
Species:
H. sagor
Binomial name
Hexanematichthys sagor
(Hamilton, 1822)
Synonyms[1]
  • Arius sagor (Hamilton, 1822)
  • Bagrus doroides Valenciennes, 1840
  • Bagrus javensis Valenciennes, 1840
  • Bagrus sondaicus Valenciennes, 1840
  • Pimelodus sagor Hamilton, 1822
  • Tachysurus sagor (Hamilton, 1822)

The diet of the Sagor catfish consists of finfish and benthic invertebrates.[4] Its meat is sold fresh.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Synonyms of Hexanematichthys sagor at www.fishbase.org.
  2. ^ Common names of Hexanematichthys sagor at www.fishbase.org.
  3. ^ a b c Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Hexanematichthys sagor". FishBase. January 2019 version.
  4. ^ Food items reported for Hexanematichthys sagor at www.fishbase.org.