Clarias batrachus
Clarias batrachus
(Walking Catfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID2129
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionThe fishes which are most affected by the walking catfish introduction appear to be the native catfishes and centrarchids (bass, blue gills, sunfishes) with which clarias directly competes for (space and) food.
Reference181
Great Lakes RegionNo
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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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