Heterobranchus bidorsalis
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Clariidae |
| Genus: | Heterobranchus |
| Species: | H. bidorsalis
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| Heterobranchus bidorsalis | |
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Heterobranchus bidorsalis, the African catfish or eel-like fattyfin catfish, is an airbreathing catfish found in Africa.[1][2] It is closely related to the vundu catfish, which is well-known among fishermen.
Description
The head of Heterobranchus bidorsalis is shaped like an
Relationship to humans
This fish is
commercially fished for human consumption.[2]
Habitat and distribution
This catfish is a
freshwater.[2] It lives in waters of 22.0-28.0 °C (71.6-82.4 °F).[3] It is found widely in the northern half of Africa between Senegal and Ethiopia, as well as the Nile.[1] It can be found in the Niger River, Gambia River, Senegal River, Baro River, Benue River, Volta River and Lake Chad.[1][2]
References
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- ^ a b c d e Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2011). "Heterobranchus bidorsalis" in FishBase. December 2011 version.
- ^ "Heterobranchus bidorsalis". Planet Catfish. Retrieved 2010-06-20.