The Bocage's butter catfish (Schilbe bocagii) is a freshwater fish of the family Schilbeidae that grows up to 24 cm.
Description
Bocage's butter catfish is a catfish (Schilbeidae) from fresh water of Central and southern Africa. The species grows to about 24 cm and has a laterally compressed, silvery body with a long anal fin, a small adipose fin and several pairs of barbels. As an open-water omnivore it swims in schools in rivers and lakes and eats insects, small fish, crustaceans and plant material. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bocage's butter catfish?
The Bocage's butter catfish has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Bocage's butter catfish live?
The Bocage's butter catfish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Bocage's butter catfish get?
The Bocage's butter catfish grows to a maximum of about 24 cm.
Is the Bocage's butter catfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Bocage's butter catfish is harmless to humans.
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