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Claroteidae
The Claroteidae are a family of catfish (order Siluriformes) found in Africa. This family was separated from Bagridae. However, the monophyly of the family is sometimes contested. The 12 genera contain 86 known species of claroteids in two subfamilies, Claroteinae and Auchenoglanidinae. The subfamily Auchenoglanidinae is sometimes classified as a separate family Auchenoglanididae. This group was also often formerly placed in Bagridae. The monophyly of Auchenoglanidinae is uncontested; it contains the three genera ''Auchenoglanis'', ''Parauchenoglanis'' and ''Notoglanidium''. Two commonly known species are the giraffe catfish, ''Auchenoglanis occidentalis'', and the African big-eye catfish, '' Chrysichthys longipinnis''. Claroteids have moderately elongated bodies, usually with four pairs of barbels, an adipose fin, and strong pectoral Pectoral may refer to: * The chest region and anything relating to it. * Pectoral cross, a cross worn on the chest * a decorative, usually jewe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claroteidae
The Claroteidae are a family of catfish (order Siluriformes) found in Africa. This family was separated from Bagridae. However, the monophyly of the family is sometimes contested. The 12 genera contain 86 known species of claroteids in two subfamilies, Claroteinae and Auchenoglanidinae. The subfamily Auchenoglanidinae is sometimes classified as a separate family Auchenoglanididae. This group was also often formerly placed in Bagridae. The monophyly of Auchenoglanidinae is uncontested; it contains the three genera ''Auchenoglanis'', ''Parauchenoglanis'' and ''Notoglanidium''. Two commonly known species are the giraffe catfish, ''Auchenoglanis occidentalis'', and the African big-eye catfish, '' Chrysichthys longipinnis''. Claroteids have moderately elongated bodies, usually with four pairs of barbels, an adipose fin, and strong pectoral Pectoral may refer to: * The chest region and anything relating to it. * Pectoral cross, a cross worn on the chest * a decorative, usually jewe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catfish Families
Catfish (or catfishes; order Siluriformes or Nematognathi) are a diverse group of ray-finned fish. Named for their prominent barbels, which resemble a cat's whiskers, catfish range in size and behavior from the three largest species alive, the Mekong giant catfish from Southeast Asia, the wels catfish of Eurasia, and the piraíba of South America, to detritivores (species that eat dead material on the bottom), and even to a tiny parasitic species commonly called the candiru, ''Vandellia cirrhosa''. Neither the armour-plated types nor the naked types have scales. Despite their name, not all catfish have prominent barbels or "whiskers". Members of the Siluriformes order are defined by features of the skull and swimbladder. Catfish are of considerable commercial importance; many of the larger species are farmed or fished for food. Many of the smaller species, particularly the genus ''Corydoras'', are important in the aquarium hobby. Many catfish are nocturnal, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catfish
Catfish (or catfishes; order Siluriformes or Nematognathi) are a diverse group of ray-finned fish. Named for their prominent barbels, which resemble a cat's whiskers, catfish range in size and behavior from the three largest species alive, the Mekong giant catfish from Southeast Asia, the wels catfish of Eurasia, and the piraíba of South America, to detritivores (species that eat dead material on the bottom), and even to a tiny parasitic species commonly called the candiru, ''Vandellia cirrhosa''. Neither the armour-plated types nor the naked types have scales. Despite their name, not all catfish have prominent barbels or "whiskers". Members of the Siluriformes order are defined by features of the skull and swimbladder. Catfish are of considerable commercial importance; many of the larger species are farmed or fished for food. Many of the smaller species, particularly the genus ''Corydoras'', are important in the aquarium hobby. Many catfish are nocturnal, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Notoglanidium
''Notoglanidium'' is a genus of claroteid catfishes native to Africa. The formerly recognized genera ''Anaspidoglanis'', ''Liauchenoglanis'' and ''Platyglanis'' have all been merged into ''Notoglanidium''. Species There are currently five recognized species in this genus: * '' Notoglanidium akiri'' (Risch, 1987) * '' Notoglanidium boutchangai'' ( Thys van den Audenaerde, 1965) * '' Notoglanidium depierrei'' ( Daget, 1979) * '' Notoglanidium maculatum'' (Boulenger, 1916) * '' Notoglanidium macrostoma'' ( Pellegrin, 1909) (Flatnose catfish) * '' Notoglanidium pallidum'' T. R. Roberts & D. J. Stewart, 1976 * '' Notoglanidium pembetadi'' Vreven, Ibala Zamba, Mamonekene & Geerinckx, 2013Vreven, E., Ibala Zamba, A., Mamonekene, V. & Geerinckx, T. (2013): Description of ''Notoglanidium pembetadi'' new species (Siluriformes: Claroteidae) from the Kouilou-Niari River, Republic of the Congo. ''Zootaxa, 3691 (1): 153–164.'' * '' Notoglanidium thomasi'' Boulenger Boulenger is a surn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giraffe Catfish
The giraffe catfish, ''Auchenoglanis occidentalis'', is an African catfish. It eats plants off the floor of lakes and streams. Distribution and habitat The giraffe catfish is found throughout Africa in lakes and rivers, partially due to introduction and establishment in other areas. It is found in many important lakes and rivers such as the Nile and Lake Chad. Its distribution covers includes bodies of water from East Africa to West Africa. It generally lives in shallow waters with muddy bottoms. Anatomy and appearance This fish has a maximum size that sources say are between two and three feet. The giraffe-like pattern will fade with age to a two-tone mottled brown. Various subspecies have been described for this fish, indicating some geographical variation in coloration. Reproduction Eggs are scattered in a nest and guarded by the male. ''Dinotopterus cunningtoni'' takes advantage of the care and allows the male giraffe catfish to care for its eggs and young, an example of int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Auchenoglanis
''Auchenoglanis'' is a genus of relatively large, up to SL, claroteid catfishes native to various freshwater habitats in Africa. ''Auchenoglanis'' is a primitive member of the subfamily Auchenoglanidinae (also includes ''Notoglanidium'' and '' Parauchenoglanis'') and represents a stem group. Species of this genus occur predominantly in the Nilo-Sudan region and Western Africa, but also in the Congo River, Lakes Albert and Tanganyika. ''Auchenoglanis'' species mainly feed on insect aquatic larvae and eventually on small mollusks, alevin, and swimming insects. These feeding habits should also enable them to stand a relatively wide range of ecological conditions. Living species Following a taxonomic review in 1991, only two living species (marked with a star* in the list) were recognized in this genus. This is followed by FishBase. A review in 2010 found that there are six additional species, bringing the total to eight, and this is followed by Catalog of Fishes. Genetic stu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parauchenoglanis
''Parauchenoglanis'' is a genus of claroteid catfishes native to Africa. The range of the genus ''Parauchenoglanis'' stretches from the coastal lowlands of Benin and Nigeria to the Okavango and upper Zambezi River systems in Botswana and Zambia. Species ''Parauchenoglanis'' currently contains the following nine recognized species: * '' Parauchenoglanis ahli'' (Holly, 1930) * '' Parauchenoglanis altipinnis'' (Boulenger, 1911) * '' Parauchenoglanis balayi'' ( Sauvage, 1879) * '' Parauchenoglanis buettikoferi'' ( Popta, 1913) * '' Parauchenoglanis longiceps'' (Boulenger, 1913) * '' Parauchenoglanis monkei'' ( Keilhack, 1910) (Dotted catfish) * '' Parauchenoglanis ngamensis'' (Boulenger, 1911) (Zambezi grunter) * '' Parauchenoglanis pantherinus'' ( Pellegrin, 1929) * '' Parauchenoglanis punctatus'' (Boulenger Boulenger is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Benjamin Boulenger (born 1990), French footballer * Edward George Boulenger (1888–1946), British zoologis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giraffe Catfish
The giraffe catfish, ''Auchenoglanis occidentalis'', is an African catfish. It eats plants off the floor of lakes and streams. Distribution and habitat The giraffe catfish is found throughout Africa in lakes and rivers, partially due to introduction and establishment in other areas. It is found in many important lakes and rivers such as the Nile and Lake Chad. Its distribution covers includes bodies of water from East Africa to West Africa. It generally lives in shallow waters with muddy bottoms. Anatomy and appearance This fish has a maximum size that sources say are between two and three feet. The giraffe-like pattern will fade with age to a two-tone mottled brown. Various subspecies have been described for this fish, indicating some geographical variation in coloration. Reproduction Eggs are scattered in a nest and guarded by the male. ''Dinotopterus cunningtoni'' takes advantage of the care and allows the male giraffe catfish to care for its eggs and young, an example of int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clarotes
''Clarotes'' is a genus of claroteid catfishes native to East Africa. Species There are currently two extant species and one fossil A fossil (from Classical Latin , ) is any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing from a past geological age. Examples include bones, shells, exoskeletons, stone imprints of animals or microbes, objects preserved ... species recognized in this genus: * '' Clarotes bidorsalis'' Pellegrin, 1938 *†'' Clarotes eocenicus'' Murray & Holmes, 2021 * '' Clarotes laticeps'' ( Rüppell, 1829) (Widehead catfish) References Claroteidae Fish of Africa Catfish genera * Freshwater fish genera Taxa named by Rudolf Kner Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{catfish-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bagridae
The Bagridae are a family of catfish that are native to Africa ('' Bagrus'') and Asia (all other genera) from Japan to Borneo. It includes about 245 species. These fish are commonly known as naked catfishes or bagrid catfishes. Many large bagrids are important as a source of food. Some species are also kept as aquarium fishes. Physical characteristics The dorsal fin is preceded by a spine. The adipose fin is present and can have a relatively long base in some species. The pectoral fin spine can be serrated. The body is completely naked (they have no scales). The maximum length is about . Fishes of the family Bagridae have four pairs of well-developed barbels covered by a layer of taste bud-enriched epithelium. Taxonomy The taxonomy of this family has changed rapidly. Nelson (2006) comments how "the family is very different from that recognized in Nelson (1994)". Claroteidae and Austroglanididae contain species that were previously bagrids. Auchenoglanididae is considered by some ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lophiobagrus
''Lophiobagrus'' is a genus of catfish in the family Claroteidae. They are endemic to Lake Tanganyika in Africa. Species There are currently four recognized species in this genus: * '' Lophiobagrus aquilus'' R. M. Bailey & D. J. Stewart, 1984 * ''Lophiobagrus asperispinis'' R. M. Bailey & D. J. Stewart, 1984 * '' Lophiobagrus brevispinis'' R. M. Bailey & D. J. Stewart, 1984 * '' Lophiobagrus cyclurus'' (Worthington & Ricardo Ricardo is the Spanish and Portuguese cognate of the name Richard. It derived from Proto-Germanic ''*rīks'' 'king, ruler' + ''*harduz'' 'hard, brave'. It may be a given name, or a surname. People Given name *Ricardo de Araújo Pereira, Portugue ..., 1937) – African bullhead References Claroteidae Catfish genera * Freshwater fish genera Taxa named by Max Poll Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{catfish-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gephyroglanis
''Gephyroglanis'' is a genus of claroteid catfishes native to Africa. Species There are currently three recognized species in this genus: * '' Gephyroglanis congicus'' Boulenger, 1899 * '' Gephyroglanis gymnorhynchus'' Pappenheim, 1914 * '' Gephyroglanis habereri'' Steindachner Franz Steindachner (11 November 1834 in Vienna – 10 December 1919 in Vienna) was an Austrian zoologist, ichthyologist, and herpetologist. He published over 200 papers on fishes and over 50 papers on reptiles and amphibians. Steindachner describ ..., 1912 References Claroteidae * Catfish genera Freshwater fish genera Taxa named by George Albert Boulenger {{catfish-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
