Where Does Blue Catfish Live?
Arius graeffei
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Where to find Blue Catfish
- Water type
- brackish
- Depth
- Typically found in shallow coastal waters, estuaries, and lower reaches of rivers, from surface to moderate depths (0-50 meters).
- Environment
- Prefers turbid waters with muddy or sandy bottoms. Commonly found in mangrove-lined estuaries, coastal lagoons, and river mouths. Tolerant of a wide range of salinities.
- Geographic range
- Indo-West Pacific region, including northern Australia (from Western Australia to Queensland), Papua New Guinea, and parts of Southeast Asia.
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