Species learning profile

蟾鬍鯰

Clarias batrachus

Walking catfish (Clarias batrachus) is a freshwater fish associated with swamp habitat in Global. It can wriggle over damp land between pools.

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At a glance

水域
淡水
Habitat
沼泽
最大长度
50 cm
分布范围
全球
Clariidae
Siluriformes

Observe

How to identify 蟾鬍鯰

  • Dark brown to grey.
  • Slender and whiskered, with long fins that help it wriggle over wet ground.
  • Reported maximum length: 50 cm — up to about the length of a guitar. Maximum is not the same as typical adult size.

Field note: color, size, and markings can change with age, sex, season, depth, and lighting. Use several traits together.

Place and pattern

Where it lives—and how it behaves

Habitat and range

This species is associated with swamp habitat across Global. Local depth, cover, temperature, oxygen, and food availability determine where it can thrive.

Behavior

Uses swamp habitat for feeding, shelter, migration, or reproduction.

Food-web connections

What it eats and why it matters

Diet

A species-specific mix of plant material, plankton, invertebrates, or other fish.

Ecological role

It occupies a distinct place in its food web as consumer, prey, or both..

Remember

One fact worth keeping

蟾鬍鯰可长到约 50 厘米,常见于沼泽附近。

Think like a conservationist

A conservation lens

Population health depends on intact habitat, clean water, and responsible harvest where fishing occurs.

This habitat lens is not a current population-status assessment. Status can differ among regions and change as new assessments are published; follow the reference links and local fisheries or wildlife agencies for current decisions.

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Quick knowledge check

Which habitat is most closely associated with Walking catfish in this guide?

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References and further reading

Fishdle summarizes stable identification and ecology concepts in plain language. Taxonomy and population knowledge continue to change, so use primary assessments and regional authorities for conservation or management decisions.