Safety note: Caution: Venomous spines can cause painful stings.
The Stonecat is a small, bottom-dwelling catfish with a mottled brown appearance that helps it blend into its rocky habitat. A memorable fact is that it possesses venomous spines that can cause painful stings if handled.
Habitat
Freshwater streams and rivers with rocky substrates.
Diet
Insectivorous, feeding on insects and small invertebrates.
How common
Rare
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