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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).
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 ...
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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Catfish (or catfishes; order Siluriformes / s ɪ ˈ lj ʊər ɪ f ɔːr m iː z / or Nematognathi) are a diverse group of ray-finned fish.Named for their prominent barbels, which resemble a cat's whiskers, catfish range in size and behavior from the three largest species alive, the Mekong giant catfish from Southeast Asia, the wels catfish of Eurasia, and the piraíba of South America, to ...
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.
Schilbe intermedius or the silver butter catfish is a widespread species of African catfish. It seems closely related to Schilbe uranoscopus and these two species are sympatric over part of their ranges.
The vundu is the largest true freshwater fish in southern Africa, reaching up to 1.5 m (5 ft) in length and 55 kg (121 lb) in weight. [2] ( Bull sharks are also found in southern Africa and reach a larger size, but occur in both fresh and saltwater.)