Striped Eel Catfish
Striped Eel Catfish

Striped Eel Catfish

Plotosus lineatus

Juveniles form a dense rolling ball; the venom in their spines can be dangerous and is best not touched.

Depth range
1–60 m / 3–197 ft
Conservation status
Least Concern

Reef Fish · Eels

Mediterranean & Canary Islands Red Sea Indian Ocean Indonesia & Philippines Thailand Australia South Pacific