Widehead catfish (Clarotes laticeps)

Scientific name: Clarotes laticeps R?ppell, 1829

Widehead catfish (Clarotes laticeps)

The Widehead catfish (Clarotes laticeps) is a freshwater fish of the family Claroteidae that grows to about 80 cm (31 in). It is easy to keep and aggressive, is best kept in a species tank and needs a tank of at least 475 L (125 US gal), water at 20–26°C (68–79°F) and a pH of 5.8–8.0. Native range: Africa, Nile, Niger, Senegal, B?nou?, and Volta Rivers; also in Lake Chad.

Widehead catfish care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Aggressive
Community tank
Not suitable
Adult size
80 cm (31 in)
Minimum tank
475 L (125 US gal)
Temperature
20–26°C (68–79°F)
pH
5.8–8.0
Diet
Carnivore. Accepts pellets, freeze-dried foods and frozen foods.

Biology

Inhabits rivers (Ref 4967). Feeds on crustaceans, insects, mollusks and fish.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Clarotes laticeps
Family
Claroteidae (Claroteid catfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
80.0
Environment
Freshwater; demersal; anadromous
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Nile, Niger, Senegal, B?nou?, and Volta Rivers; also in Lake Chad.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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