Clarias batrachus
Clarias batrachus
(Walking Catfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID5585
Impact TypePredation/Herbivory
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionClarias batrachus prey on native fish and will often kill large bass without eating them in Florida.
Reference167
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationFlorida

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/9/2024].

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