pectoral fins have a spiny spoke connected to a venomous gland. The barbels around the mouth have
a tactile function and help to detect food.
Their elongated body enables them to
weave their way skilfully through natural
obstacles in their path.
Plotosus lineatus
The young live in shoals where they form a ball, with
their heads facing outwards, when they are faced with
danger; the adults are more solitary. They feed on
animal foodstuffs or small prey appropriate to the size
of their mouth. This fish has a reputation for being
fragile and an avid consumer of oxygen. Size: 30 cm
