Cave Catfish
freshwater fish | Namibia
Introduction: Cave catfish (Clarias cavernicola) live over shelves in open, clear water. They are an endangered species in Namibia due to the depletion of ground water in the cave. It is a close relative of the snake catfish. Identification is usually by their short head, reduced or absent eyes and a long body that is bereft of any pigment.
Distribution: Aigamas Cave near Otavi in Namibia.
Diet: Bat droppings, animal carcasses and ground insects that fall into the cave lake.
Colouring: Pale fleshy white with yellowish extremities.
Size: Standard length is around 161mm.
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