A photo of Walking catfish

Walking catfish

Clarias batrachus

Neptune’s rating:

52
Check Compatibility
  • AffordabilityModerate
  • Aggression LevelMostly Peaceful
  • Breeding AggressionSlightly More Aggressive
  • DifficultyChallenging
  • HardinessResilient
  • Length20.0 - 60.0 cm
  • Liters per Fish10 L
  • Maintenance LevelModerate Maintenance
  • pH6.0 - 8.0
  • PopularityUncommon
  • RarityRare
  • Minimum School Size5
  • Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
  • Temperature20.0 - 30.0 °C
  • Territorial BehaviourMildly Territorial

Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.

More about Walking catfish

The Walking catfish, known for its unique ability to "walk" on land by wriggling, is a fascinating species originating from Southeast Asia. Typically, it showcases a gray or brown color and possesses an elongated body equipped with barbels around the mouth, resembling whiskers, which aid in its sensory perception. Though it has a distinctive appearance and intriguing behavior, it is not widely popular in the aquarium hobby, primarily due to its invasive nature and potential to outcompete native species in non-native environments.

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