/siluriformes/ariidae/cathorops/higuchii/1.jpg "Cathorops higuchii")
/siluriformes/ariidae/cathorops/higuchii/2.jpg "Cathorops higuchii")
Dorsal view of head
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| Scientific Name | Cathorops higuchii Marceniuk & Betancur-R., 2008 |
| Common Name | Higuchi |
| Type Locality | Colón reef, (Atlantic) Panama. |
| Etymology | This species is named on behalf of Dr. Horácio Higuchi, of Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, in recognition for his contribution to the taxonomy, systematics, and morphology of the South American Ariidae. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 192mm or 7.6" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Sexing | Males have a proportionally to the body, longer and broader head. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Western Central Atlantic: Honduras to Panama. Atlantic, Western Central Atlantic (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map. |
| IUCN Red List Category | Least Concern , range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2011. |
| Other Parameters | Brackish to marine species. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
| Further Information | |
| Reference | Neotropical Ichthyology v. 6 (no. 1), pp 32, Figs. 12-13, 15. |
| Registered Keepers | There is no registered keeper. |
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| Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There is no record of this fish being seen. |
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| LFS label creator ARN ref:1.9.382.2181 | |
| Last Update | 2025 Jan 02 00:47 (species record created: 2009 Jan 01 06:01) |