| Citation | Jayaram, K.C., 1984, Ariidae.. In W. Fischer and G. Bianchi (eds.) FAO species identification sheets for fishery purposes. Western Indian Ocean fishing area 51. Vol. 1. FAO, Rome. pag. var. |
| Ref. | Jayaram, K.C., 1984 |
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| Named Used as Valid | Arius polystaphylodon |
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| Distribution | along the east coast of Africa and Madagascar; elsewhere occurring in Java, Sumatra, Singapore and Celebes |
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