Galeichthys peruvianus
| Galeichthys peruvianus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Ariidae |
| Genus: | Galeichthys |
| Species: | G. peruvianus
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| Binomial name | |
| Galeichthys peruvianus Lütken, 1874
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Galeichthys peruvianus is a species of sea catfish that is found in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Peru and far northern Chile. They reach a length of 35 cm (14 in). They are a component of commercial fisheries for human consumption. As with many species in this family, the dorsal fin spines are venomous and any wounds inflicted by them warrant prompt treatment.
References
- ^ Bearez, P.; Acero, A.; Betancur, R. (2010). "Galeichthys peruvianus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T183404A8107700. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T183404A8107700.en. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Galeichthys peruvianus". FishBase. December 2011 version.