Genidens genidens, the Guri sea catfish or marine catfish,Common names of Genidens genidens at www.fishbase.org. is a species of catfish in the family Ariidae. It was described by Georges Cuvier in 1829, originally under the genus Pimelodus. It is known from southern South American rivers connected to the Atlantic Ocean. It is known to reach a total length of , but more commonly reaches a TL of . It has been recorded spawning between Autumn and Spring.Spawning for Genidens genidens at www.fishbase.org. Its diet includes polychaete worms, plants, finfish, mollusks, and benthic crustaceans. Food and Feeding Habits Summary Genidens genidens at www.fishbase.org.
The Guri sea catfish is rated as Least Concern by the IUCN redlist.
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