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Clarias gariepinus(Burchell, 1822)

African Walking Catfish

Tan Heok Hui
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Identified By: Tan Heok Hui
Introduced alien species. Widespread and common.
Species Interactions (6)
Preyed upon by
Grey HeronArdea cinerea
References
Grey-headed Fish EagleHaliaeetus ichthyaetus
References
Smooth Otter, Smooth-coated OtterLutrogale perspicillata
References
Aruan (Striated Snakehead)Channa striata
References
White-bellied Sea EagleHaliaeetus leucogaster
References
Malayan Water MonitorVaranus salvator
References

Basic Information

Classification:
Vertebrata: Actinopterygii: Siluriformes: Clariidae (walking catfishes)
Residency Status:
Non-native

Biology/Ecology

Ecology:
Introduced alien species. Widespread and common.

External Links

Raffles Bulletin of Zoology
Singapore Biodiversity Records