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Capture (blue) and aquaculture (green) production of North African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) in thousand tonnes from 1950 to 2022, as reported by the FAO [2] Clarias gariepinus or African sharptooth catfish is a species of catfish of the family Clariidae , the airbreathing catfishes .
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.
The broadhead catfish is identified by its large dorsal fin and its short and rounded occipital process. [3] The occipital process is pointed in Clarias batrachus, a closely related species. Another identifying feature for the broadhead catfish is the white spots on the side of its black body.
Clarias gariepinus is recognized as one of the most promising aquaculture species in Africa. [4] The airbreathing capacity of these fish has allowed such fish as Clarias batrachus to be an invasive species in Florida. [1]
Toko, Imorou (1 2); Fiogbe, Emile D., Koukpode, Bruno, Kestemont, Patrick (2007). Rearing of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) and vundu catfish (Heterobranchus longifilis) in traditional fish ponds (whedos) : Effect of stocking density on growth, production and body composition.
The catfish species in the video are blue catfish. They can grow up to five feet long and weigh over 100 pounds. The largest catfish on record is a blue catfish, measuring 57 inches and weighing ...
The walking catfish (Clarias batrachus) is a species of freshwater airbreathing catfish native to Southeast Asia.It is named for its ability to "walk" and wiggle across dry land, to find food or suitable environments.
The reservoir contains a healthy population of Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) as well as Sharptooth Catfish (Clarias gariepinus), Orange River Mudfish (Labeo capensis), Moggel (Labeo umbratus), Smallmouth Yellowfish (Labeobarbus aeneus), Largemouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu), Banded Tilapia (Tilapia sparrmanii), Threespot Barb ( Enteromius trimaculatus), Chubbyhead Barb (Enteromius anoplus ...