Clarias batrachus, (Linnaeus, 1758)
Origin:Sri Lanka, East India till Malaysia
Etymology: ...
The walking catfish, Clarias batrachus, can be found primarily in Southeast Asia. Although known in English as walking catfish, its walk is more like a sort of wriggling motion with snakelike movements, as well as using its pectoral fins as legs.
Age of Aquariums Freshwater Fish Walking Catfish - Clarias batrachus
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Photo Credit: Munish Jauhar ...
Clarias batrachus (Linnaeus, 1758) - add this species to your "My Cats" page.
Common Name(s)
Common Walking Catfish, Walking Catfish ...
Clarias batrachus
albino form is common in the aquarium trade
Banjo catfish ...
These species grow very large (Clarias batrachus - 50cm, C. gariepinnis - 75cm) and they are usually housed with unsuitable tank mates, on which they satisfy their voracious appetite.
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