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The dorsal fin spine of an Estuary Catfish

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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

Last Updated: 10 June 2009

2 comments

Amanda  Hay STAFF

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.

 

Adam Smith

secretgod
9.11 AM, 18 November 2009

I have had one go into my hand inbetween my knuckles

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