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Scientific NameGenidens genidens    (Cuvier, 1829)
Common NameGuri Sea Catfish
Type LocalityTropical America.
Synonym(s)Bagrus genidens, Genidens cuvieri, Genidens granulosus, Genidens valenciennesii, Pimelodus genidens
EtymologyGenidens: From the Greek geny, meaning face or jaw and the Latin dens, meaning teeth. 
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Size350mm or 13.8" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionWorldwide mainly in estuarine areas.
Southern Atlantic Draining Rivers (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Southern Atlantic Draining Rivers, Guanabara Bay (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
, a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2009.
Other ParametersBrackish water.
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BreedingUnreported in the aquarium.
Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceLe Règne Animal (Edition 2) v. 2, pp 294.
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Last UpdateSun Dec 19, 2010 2:57 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)