| Citation | Gomon, J.R., 1984, Plotosidae.. In W. Fischer and G. Bianchi (eds.) FAO species identification sheets for fishery purposes. Western Indian Ocean fishing area 51. Vol. 3. |
| Ref. | Gomon, J.R., 1984 |
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| Named Used as Valid | Plotosus canius |
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| Locality | |
| Distribution | Indo-pacific Region from Sri Lanka to New Guinea. |
| Quote | in estuaries and turbid coastal waters; 150 cm TL no actual specimen cited; |