Fishing for North African catfish

Clarias gariepinus
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The North African catfish is a robust freshwater species known for its elongated body and smooth, scaleless skin. It thrives in diverse habitats, including rivers and lakes. Reaching up to 60 inches and weighing around 110 pounds, it is an opportunistic feeder, consuming a variety of aquatic organisms. Notably, it exhibits nocturnal behavior and can survive in low-oxygen environments. This summary is AI generated

corlinzeringue, Fishbrain angler since 2022

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Water type

Freshwater

Common depth

? - 262 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Potential pest

Source: Fishbase

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