Author: (Rüppell, 1837)
FBname: Giant catfish
Comments: A marine species often found in estuaries, but rarely enters freshwater.  Typically euryhaline (Ref. 3876).  Reported to occasionally ascend into fresh water (Ref. 12693).  Recorded at temperatures ranging from 26-29°C.  Feeds mainly on crabs, prawns, mantis shrimps (<i>Squilla</i> species) but also on fishes and mollusks.  An important food fish.  Marketed mostly fresh; often dried.