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Trophic Strategy

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Found in coastal waters, seldom entering tidal rivers and estuaries. Feeds mainly on invertebrates (Ref. 3290). Juveniles and/or adults are found in intertidal mud flats (Ref. 121464).
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Biology

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Found in coastal waters, seldom entering tidal rivers and estuaries. Feeds mainly on invertebrates. The sharp dorsal and pectoral fin spines can inflict painful wounds. Caught mainly with bottom trawls, bamboo stake traps and longlines. Sold mostly fresh and dried-salted in markets.
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Importance

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fisheries: commercial
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Roughback sea catfish

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The roughback sea catfish, Plicofollis tonggol, is a species of sea catfish[2] known as manyung in Indonesia[3] and arahan in the Philippines,[4][5] where it is regarded important in the fishing industry. As food, roughback sea catfish are sun-dried and salted before actual trade and consumption.

Characteristics

The roughback sea catfish grows up to 40 cm long. They live in the salty waters of tropical regions of the world. They feed on invertebrates. They have pointed dorsal fins, which can cause injury if held by unprotected human hands.[5]

Distribution

They are found at the coastal waters of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Pakistan.[5]

References

  1. ^ Synonyms of Plicofollis tonggol at www.fishbase.org.
  2. ^ "Plicofollis tonggol." Fishbase.sinica.edu
  3. ^ Sistem Informasi Kenelayanan
  4. ^ English, Leo James. Tagalog-English Dictionary, Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, Manila, National Book Store, 1583 pages, ISBN 971-91055-0-X
  5. ^ a b c "Plicofollis tonggol." Fishbase.sinica.edu.tw
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Roughback sea catfish: Brief Summary

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The roughback sea catfish, Plicofollis tonggol, is a species of sea catfish known as manyung in Indonesia and arahan in the Philippines, where it is regarded important in the fishing industry. As food, roughback sea catfish are sun-dried and salted before actual trade and consumption.

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