Author: (Agassiz, 1829)
FBname: Madamango sea catfish
Remark: Taylor & Menezes (1977) indicate that two or more species may be included here.
Comments: Found in shallow coastal marine waters and brackish estuaries, lagoons and river mouths.  Also in hypersaline waters (Ref. 5217).  Feeds mainly on invertebrates and small fishes.  Juveniles feed on amphipods, isopods and copepods (Ref. 35381).  Flesh considered good quality (Ref. 5217).  Sold locally.