gillbacker sea catfish (sciades parkeri) in Coastal habitats, including estuaries and mangroves, across the Western Atlantic
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  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    gillbacker sea catfish

  • Regions

    BrazilGuyanaSuriname

  • Population

    0

  • Habitat

    Coastal habitats, including estuaries and mangroves, across the Western Atlantic

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    1 to 2 kilograms and 3-5 years

Regions

Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela

The Gillbacker Sea Catfish is a coastal dweller found in estuaries and mangroves across the Western Atlantic in South America. The species faces conservation concerns due to habitat degradation and hunting for its meat and swim bladder.

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