Sea Catfish ( Arius sp. )
Common Name: Sea Catfish, Hardhead
Local Name: Kanduli (Tagalog); Ito (Cebuano)
Max Size: 80 cm
Biodiversity: Marine, Brackish, Freshwater
Depth: 1 – ?? m
Fishing Season: All Year Long
Minimum Size Limit: 10 inches
Recommended Bait/Lures: Earthworms, Shrimp, shellfish
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (NE)
Sea Catfish are a catfish species found in both fresh and saltwater around the Philippines. Species of this genus that have been recorded in the Philippines include; manillensis, maculatus, venosus, and arius. There are other possible genus of sea catfish found in Philippine waters however the Arius appears to be the most common.
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