Image: The dorsal fin spine of an Estuary Catfish

The dorsal fin spine of an Estuary Catfish

The dorsal fin spine of an Estuary Catfish from the Australian Museum Fish Collection (AMS I.43536-001). This fish was caught near Newcastle, New South Wales.

Photographer:
Mark McGrouther
Rights:
© Australian Museum
Common name:
Estuary Catfish
Scientific name:
Cnidoglanis macrocephalus
Family:
Plotosidae

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Tags fish, ichthyology, Estuary Catfish, Cnidoglanis macrocephalus, sandy bottom, Plotosidae,

2 comments

Amanda Hay - 3.11 PM, 19 November 2009

I understand that it is an excruciatingly painful experience considering not only is the spine poisonous but it is relatively large too.

 

secretgod - 9.11 AM, 18 November 2009
I have had one go into my hand inbetween my knuckles

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