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Galeichthys peruvianus

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Galeichthys peruvianus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Ariidae
Genus: Galeichthys
Species:
G. peruvianus
Binomial name
Galeichthys peruvianus
Lütken, 1874
Synonyms
  • Tachisurus peruvianus (Lütken, 1874)

Galeichthys peruvianus is a species of sea catfish that is found in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Peru and far northern Chile. They reach a length of 35 cm. They are a component of commercial fisheries for human consumption. As with many species in this family, the dorsal fin spines are venomous and any wounds inflicted by them warrant prompt treatment.

References

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  • Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Galeichthys peruvianus". FishBase. December 2011 version.