Author: (Valenciennes, 1840)
FBname: Thomas sea catfish
Remark: Junior synonym <i>Notarius parmocassis</i> is valid according to Marceniuk et al, 2023 (Ref. 130933:440)
Comments: Found on muddy bottoms of shallow brackish waters; also in marine waters.  Reproduction seems to occur between May and June.  The female lays down 20-30 eggs having a diameter of 10-12 mm, agglutinated in mucus.  The male guards the eggs for 10-12 days until hatching (Ref. 35381).  Marketed fresh.