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In Africa, this catfish has been reported as being second in size only to the vundu of the Zambesian waters, [4] although FishBase suggests the African sharptooth catfish surpasses that species in both maximum length and weight. [5] [6] C. gariepinus has an average adult length of 1–1.5 m (3 ft 3 in – 4 ft 11 in).
Scientific classification ... Binomial name; Pareutropius buffei ... Pareutropius buffei, the three-striped African catfish, is a species of fish in the family ...
The African sea catfish (Arius africanus), also known as the marine catfish, [2] is a species of sea catfish in the family Ariidae. [3] It was described by Albert Günther in 1867. [4] It is found in tropical brackish and freshwater in Tanzania, Madagascar, and the Pangani River. It reaches a maximum standard length of 45 cm (18 in). [3]
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This catfish is a demersal fish and inhabits freshwater. [2] It lives in waters of 22.0–28.0 °C (71.6–82.4 °F). [3] It is found widely in the northern half of Africa between Senegal and Ethiopia, as well as the Nile. [1] It can be found in the Niger River, Gambia River, Senegal River, Baro River, Benue River, Volta River and Lake Chad. [1 ...
Scientific name Image Size Remarks Tank size Temperature range pH range Water Hardness Three-striped African catfish: Pareutropius buffei: 11.5 cm (4.5 in) Giraffe catfish: Auchenoglanis occidentalis: 70 cm (28 in) Electric catfish: Malapterurus electricus: 122 cm (48 in) Eel catfish: Channallabes apus: 33 cm (13 in) Black lancer catfish ...
The giraffe catfish, Auchenoglanis occidentalis, is an African catfish. It eats plants off the floor of lakes and streams. The diet of giraffe catfish is very dependent upon their environment. They keep an omnivorous diet but mainly eat insects present in the waters. [3]
Clarias catfish and primarily Clarias batrachus (walking catfish) have been introduced to many different areas of the world, causing problems for native wildlife. The effect of the introduction of these fish varies from area to area, but as they are predatory, they often affect the local wildlife by eating other fish, birds, and amphibians.