Genidens genidens
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Ariidae |
| Genus: | Genidens |
| Species: | G. genidens
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| Genidens genidens (Cuvier, 1829)
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Genidens genidens, the Guri sea catfish or marine catfish,[3] is a species of catfish in the family Ariidae.[4] It was described by Georges Cuvier in 1829, originally under the genus Pimelodus.[2] It is known from southern South American rivers connected to the Atlantic Ocean. It is known to reach a total length of 42.5 cm (16.7 in), but more commonly reaches a TL of 35 cm (14 in).[4] It has been recorded spawning between Autumn and Spring.[5] Its diet includes polychaete worms, plants, finfish, mollusks, and benthic crustaceans.[6]
The Guri sea catfish is rated as Least Concern by the IUCN redlist.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Acero, A.; Bentancur, R. (2017) [errata version of 2010 assessment]. "Genidens genidens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T154640A115216247. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T154640A4595067.en. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
- ^ a b Synonyms of Genidens genidens at www.fishbase.org.
- ^ Common names of Genidens genidens at www.fishbase.org.
- ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Genidens genidens". FishBase. January 2019 version.
- ^ Spawning for Genidens genidens at www.fishbase.org.
- ^ Food and Feeding Habits Summary Genidens genidens at www.fishbase.org.
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