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The common name, hardhead catfish, is derived from the presence of a hard, bony plate extending rearward toward the dorsal fin from a line between the catfish's eyes. [4] It is an elongated marine catfish that reaches up to 28 in (70 cm) in length and 12 lb (5.5 kg) in weight. [5]
The hardhead catfish (Ariopsis felis) is a species of sea catfish from the northwest Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico, and similar to the gafftopsail catfish (Bagre marinus). It is one of four species in the genus Ariopsis.
10 Απρ 2023 · Learn all about the hardhead catfish, a popular species of saltwater catfish found along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States.
Habitat. Continental waters; enters brackish waters. Commonly caught from bridges, catwalks, and piers, particularly in passes and inland waterways. Behavior. Males incubate eggs in their mouth. Additional Information. State Record: 3lb, 5oz. Recreational Regulations. Image Credit: © Diane Rome Peebles.
27 Μαΐ 2024 · Named after the bony plate on the top of the skull, the hardhead catfish is a medium-sized marine predator or omnivore that sifts along the bottom of the ocean, looking for food. It is often mistaken for the Gafftopsail catfish (though the two species aren’t even members of the same genus).
12 Μαρ 2020 · Several species are considered saltwater catfish, but the two most common are the hardhead catfish and gafftop or sail catfish. Both are abundant in the waters of the Gulf area and commonly encountered when fishing for other species. Why are they called hardheads?
Hardhead catfish have six rounded barbels that stick out from their chins like whiskers. These barbels help the catfish find crabs, fish and shrimp in the muddy bays where they live. The dorsal and pectoral fins each are supported by a sharp, slime-covered barbed spine.
