Clarias platycephalus

Clarias platycephalus

Irregular black patches on paired fins

Clarias platycephalus is a freshwater fish of Africa. The species occupies freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 37.6 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Clariidae
Genus: Clarias
Maximum length: 37.6 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Africa: Sanaga and Kribi in Cameroon, Ntem in Cameroon and Gabon, Mbini/Woleu and Ogowe in Gabon (Ref. 81644 ). Widespread in the lower and middle Congo River basin (Ref. 78218 ). Also reported from the Wagenia Falls and Lualaba/upper Congo (Ref. 106245 ). Also in the Chiloango drainage (Ref. 78218 ), but latter unconfirmed in Ref. 81644 .
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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