Broadhead catfish (Clariallabes platyprosopos) fish species and information / pictures of Broadhead catfish - Clariallabes platyprosopos

Broadhead catfish (Clariallabes platyprosopos) fish species information

Scientific Name
Clariallabes platyprosopos

Common Name
Broadhead catfish

Biology
Found in rocky rapids of large rivers. Known to feed on fish (Ref. 7248).

Classification

Classified By
Jubb, 1965
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Catfish (Siluriformes)
Family
Airbreathing catfishes (Clariidae)

Distribution

Region
Africa
Distribution
Africa: upper Zambezi River and Okavango system.
Range
11°S - 18°S

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Trophic Level
4.2 s.e. 0.73 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
29.5 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Gamefish: yes
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (25 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)