Striped Catfish in the Arafura Marine Park
Photographers: Graham Edgar
Description
These striped catfish (Plotosus lineatus) were photographed in the the Arafura Marine Park during a survey by Reef Life Survey. This is the only catfish that is found in coral reef ecosystems, however they are also found on the open coast and in tide pools. Juveniles of this species are typically found in balls of about 100 individuals like in this photograph, while adults are solitary or occur in much smaller groups.
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