Author: (Bloch, 1794)
FBname: Pemecou sea catfish
Comments: Adults occur in turbid estuaries, mangrove-lined lagoons and lower parts of rivers being very tolerant to changes in salinity.  Found on shallow soft bottoms (Ref. 5217).  Feed on a large variety of bottom-living and pelagic organisms including those found among the roots of mangroves.  Reproduction occurs between September and December.  A female lays 20-30 eggs, with a diameter of 10-12 mm.  Males incubate the eggs in their mouth (Ref. 35381).