African catfish

Heterobranchus bidorsalis

Irregular spots on fins

African catfish is known from Africa as a freshwater fish. It occurs in freshwater habitats.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Clariidae
Genus: Heterobranchus
Maximum length: 150 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Africa: Nile (Ref. 3820 ), Senegal, Gambia, Volta, Niger, Benue rivers and Lake Chad (Ref. 57129 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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