Estuary Cobbler (species: Cnidoglanis macrocephalus) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Cnidoglanis macrocephalus
Estuary Cobbler


©Richard Ling: Estuary Cobbler (Cnidoglanis macrocephalus)

©John Turnbull: Estuary Cobbler (Cnidoglanis macrocephalus), Bare Island

©Richard Ling: Estuary Cobbler (Cnidoglanis macrocephalus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Siluriformes
Family Plotosidae
Genus Cnidoglanis
Species Cnidoglanis macrocephalus

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 91 cm (Standard length) - applies to Male

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Lives in shallow bays and sandy inlets near river mouths. During the day, they cobblers are most often found in holes and on ledges in banks (FishBase).

Behaviour

The five pairs of barbels on the estuary cobbler give it an advanced detection system for locating food items in the sediment and kelp. (John Turnbull)

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Danger

  • significant discomfort - Presence of sharp venomous spines on the dorsal and pectoral fins can inflict painful wound (FishBase).Repeated stabs could be fatal.