Author: (Valenciennes, 1840)
FBname: Bressou sea catfish
Comments: Found in turbid waters over muddy bottoms in shallow coastal areas, also around estuaries (Ref. 3265), and coastal rivers (Ref. 39852).  Food items include bottom-living invertebrates.  Marketed fresh.  Exported frozen (Ref. 5217).  Reproduction period is probably between September and November.  Egg diameter is 9-11 mm.  Males practice mouth brooding of the eggs.  (Ref. 35381).