Cephalocassis manillensis (Valenciennes, 1840)
photo by MNHN

Family:  Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae
Max. size:  26 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; brackish
Distribution:  Asia: Manila, Philippines.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits lower reaches of large rivers.
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 10 August 2020 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  traumatogenic
Country info:  Known from Manila. Occurs in lower reaches of large rivers. Endemic status computed from FishBase data (country records, occurrences records in literature and in point data) on 16/07/08.


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