Claroteidae

Giraffe catfish

Auchenoglanis occidentalis

Eating plants from lake and stream floors

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

The giraffe catfish (Auchenoglanis occidentalis), or bubu, is a species of catfish found in Africa. It eats plants off the floor of lakes and streams. The diet of giraffe catfish is very dependent upon their environment.