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Catfish (Auchenoglanis biscutatus)
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Ecological Illustration of Catfish (Auchenoglanis biscutatus)
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Claroteidae

Catfish

Auchenoglanis biscutatus

Two kidney shaped tooth plates sit widely apart

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Africa
  • Elongated
  • Large
  • Tropical fish

Catfish is a freshwater fish of Africa. The species occupies freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 54 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Catfishes
Family
Claroteidae
Genus
Auchenoglanis
Water type
Freshwater
Body shape
elongated
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