Fish Species

Tete Sea Catfish

Tete Sea Catfish - Description

The Tete Sea Catfish is also known as the Silver Tipped Shark, Christian Catfish and West American Cat Shark. They are a very active fish and can grow to 40cm in length so require a large tank.

The Tete Sea Catfish can cause painful wounds with its venomous dorsal spines so special care should be taken when cleaning the tank. As a Juvenile this catfish requires brackish water conditions, however as an adult it is a saltwater species. Being able to care for this species as both a juvenile and an adult should be considered before purchase.

Popular Name: Tete Sea Catfish
Species: Hexanematichthys seemani

Profile of the Tete Sea Catfish

 This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Tete Sea Catfish species.

  • Size: Up to 40cm

  • Fish Tank conditions: Temp 22 - 26 Degrees. PH 6.0 to 8.0.

  • Diet / Feeding: Flaked, Frozen or Dried Food

  • Temperament: Active Fish, require a large tank

  • Habitat: Coastal Waters and Brackish Rivers

  • Behaviour: Predators, will eat smaller fish

  • Range: Central America, South America: Rivers draining into Pacific Ocean

Scientific Classification of the Tete Sea Catfish

 Definition: Scientific classification, or biological classification, is how biologists group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the science of taxonomy.

  • Species: Hexanematichthys seemani

  • Popular Name: Tete Sea Catfish - Silver Tipped Shark - Christian Catfish - West American Cat Shark

  • Kingdom: Animalia

  • Phylum: Chordata

  • Class: Actinopterygii

  • Order: Siluriformes

  • Family: Ariidae

 

Saltwater Fish Index

Facts about Fish Species - Tete Sea Catfish

The colours, shapes and sizes of individual fishes varies enormously - you really need excellent quality pictures or photographs to assist in the identification process.

A combination of the number of fins and their characteristics, color, scale counts, general features, maximum length and distribution are used during a species identification process.

 

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