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	Kingdom Animale | Phylum Chordata | Subphylum Vertebrata

Black Eel-Catfish Plotosus canius Family Plotosidae This is the most common catfish and frequently caught by hook and line. Young fish often school. The dorsal and pectoral fins each have a sharp, slightly curved spine covered by skin which are associated with venom glands. (Adult length up to 25cm).

Introduction Shore environment

From A Guide to Seashore Life by Dr Leo W H Tan and Peter K L Ng Published by the Singapore Science Centre and sponsored by BP @Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research and Singapore Science Centre