Description

Also known as African Mud Catfish, African Mudfish, African Sharptooth Catfish, Barbel Catfish, Common Catfish, Sharptooth Catfish, Sharp-toothed Catfish, Walking Catfish.

Found in shallow, muddy, swampy areas, of calm lakes and pools, but can also be found in fast flowing rivers, rapids, and on land! They are bottom feeders, and use their mouth barbels, to detect food.
They feed on tiny crustaceans and fish.
Length - 90cm
Depth - 0-80m
Widespread Africa

This catfish has a mutation resulting in extended finnage!

These Catfish because they are "Air Breathing" can leave the water at night in search of food.
They are also farm produced as they are a highly prized food fish in Africa, broiled fried and baked! Ref: x