Striped Catfish

Plotosus lineatus

Family: Catfish Category: Omnivore Max size: 32 cm

Species information

Habitat: Coral reefs, seagrass beds, sandy substrates
Distribution: Indo-Pacific
Food: Small fish, invertebrates, algae
Way of living: Schooling
Behavior: Juveniles form dense schools for protection and feeding. Adults are more solitary.

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