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Arius manillensis Valenciennes, 1840 |
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FAO |
| Family: | Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 29.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: endemic to the Philippines. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Feeds mainly on invertebrates and small fishes. Peak spawning seasons are during March to April and July to August (Ref. 138621). Caught by gillnet, fish pot, and beach seine (Ref. 138621). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 August 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | traumatogenic | |||