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    Scientific NameArius africanus    Günther, 1867
    Common NamesAfrican Sea Catfish
    Afrikansk Havmalle (Denmark)
    Type LocalityPangani River, Madagascar.
    Synonym(s)Arius falcarius africana, Tachysurus africanus
    PronunciationAR ee uss
    Etymology
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    Size450mm or 17.7" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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    DistributionWorldwide mainly in estuarine areas.
    Pangani (click on these areas to find other species found there)
    African Waters, Madagascar waters (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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    IUCN Red List Category
    Data Deficient
    , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2017.
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    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceThe fishes of Zanzibar, pp 114
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    Last UpdateSun Dec 19, 2010 2:57 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)