Image: The dorsal fin spine of an Estuary Catfish
Description
The dorsal fin spine of an Estuary Catfish from the Australian Museum Fish Collection (AMS I.43536-001). This fish was caught near Newcastle, New South Wales.
- Photographer:
- Mark McGrouther
- Rights:
- © Australian Museum
- Common name:
- Estuary Catfish
- Scientific name:
- Cnidoglanis macrocephalus
- Family:
- Plotosidae
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2 comments
Amanda Hay
3.11 PM, 19 November 2009
I understand that it is an excruciatingly painful experience considering not only is the spine poisonous but it is relatively large too.
secretgod
9.11 AM, 18 November 2009
I have had one go into my hand inbetween my knuckles
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