Fish Facts: Atlantic Threadfin – Polydactylus octonemus

Atlantic Threadfin (Polydactylus octonemus) somewhat resembles a catfish with the common silver sides and the long pectoral ray fins which resemble the whiskers of a catfish. The Atlantic Threadfin lives in shallow waters over sandy bottoms usually near the mouths of rivers. These rays serve as feelers just like with catfish and aids in finding … Read more