Author: (Traill, 1832)
FBname: Gillbacker sea catfish
Comments: Mainly found in turbid waters over muddy bottoms in coastal areas, estuaries and lower parts of rivers.  Sexually mature after around two years of age.  Upon hatching, the alevins are relatively large, approximately 6.0-6.5 cm (Ref. 35381).  Marketed fresh and salted (Ref. 5217).  Fish exported to Canada, USA, England, and Holland (Rayman Bedessee, pers. comm.).