Hardhead Catfish Ariopsis felis
That’s quite a mouthful! The male hardhead catfish uses his mouth to carry the eggs until they hatch.
ORIGIN:
North American Atlantic Coast
HABITAT:
Coastal areas and open ocean
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
Up to 12 lbs
Length: Up to 28 in
DIET:
Crabs, worms, smaller fish and algae
PREDATORS:
Sharks and longnose gars
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Serrated spines
REPRODUCTION:
Sexually mature by 2 yrs
THREATS:
Unknown
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
5-8 yrs in wild