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Bathyclarias worthingtoni Jackson, 1959 |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Clariidae (Airbreathing catfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 80 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater, | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. | |||
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| Biology: | Prefers rocky habitats. Feeds mainly on crabs, occasionally on fishes (Ref. 5595, 78218). Occurs down to a depth of at least 40 m, though juveniles are frequently found among rocks in very shallow water (Ref. 78218). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||