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Longsnout Catfish
Plicofollis argyropleuron
- Worldwide
- 21 observations
- Group
- Fish
About
The longsnouted catfish (Plicofollis argyropleuron), also known as Broadbent's catfish, spoon-nosed catfish, large-scaled catfish, sharp-headed catfish, and sand catfish, is a species of catfish in the family Ariidae. It was first described by Achille Valenciennes in 1840, originally under the genus Arius. It inhabits brackish and marine waters in New Guinea, Australia, and southern and south-eastern Asia. It reaches a maximum total length of 50 cm (20 in).
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Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- 8 Jul 2026Yorkeys Knob QLD, AustraliaObserver: Stuart MittenView observation from 8 Jul 2026 on iNaturalist
- 19 Apr 2026Ports North, Cairns Seaport Operations, 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, AustraliaObserver: Stuart MittenView observation from 19 Apr 2026 on iNaturalist
- 24 Jun 2024Cairns Harbour, Cairns North, QLD, AUObserver: Eli LoftisView observation from 24 Jun 2024 on iNaturalist
- 27 Dec 2020Holloways Beach QLD 4878, AustraliaObserver: coenobitaView observation from 27 Dec 2020 on iNaturalist