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Schilbe mystus Linnaeus, 1758
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- Freshwater
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fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: commercial
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demersal; potamodromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater; depth range 4 - 69 m
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The African butter catfish (Schilbe mystus) is a species of fish in the Schilbeidae family. It is native to all major river systems in Africa. Its natural habitat is freshwater lakes and rivers.
The African butter catfish possesses a compressed body and very small adipose fin. It can grow up to 40 centimetres (16 in) TL. As a predator it feeds on invertebrates and fish, as well as algae.[2] It has been noted to feed on the fish species Elephant snout (Hyperopsusus bebe) and Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus).[2]
This fish is of commercial importance in many parts of Africa, providing a good-tasting, relatively low-cost source of protein.[2]
Notes[edit]
- ^ Encyclopedia of Life (http://eol.org/pages/223144/names/synonyms) accessed on the 3rd of May 2014
- ^ a b c Ayoade, A., et al. (2008). Diet and dietary habits of the fish Shilbe mystus (Siluriformes: Shilbeidae) in two artificial lakes in southwestern Nigeria. Rev Biol Trop 56:4 1847-55.
References[edit]
- Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2012). "Schilbe mystus" in FishBase. February 2012 version.
- Azeroual, A., Bousso, T., Getahun, A., Lalèyè, P., Moelants, T. & Twongo, T. (2010). "Schilbe mystus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
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Depth: 4 - 69m.
From 4 to 69 meters.
Habitat: demersal.
Diagnosis: adipose fin present; anterior nostrils more closer to each other than posterior ones; inner margin of pectoral-fin spine strongly denticulate posteriorly; nasal barbel reaching to anterior eye margin, but never extending beyond hind margin of eye; mouth subterminal; 45-64 branched anal-fin rays and 9-14 gill rakers on lower limb of first gill arch (Ref. 57127).Coloration: ground colour generally silvery-white; head and back brownish, fins usually colourless (Ref. 57127).
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Potamodromous. Migrating within streams, migratory in rivers, e.g. Saliminus, Moxostoma, Labeo. Migrations should be cyclical and predictable and cover more than 100 km.
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Important but occurs only seasonally in Lake Victoria (Ref. 4967). Frequency of occurence in Caprivi: occasionally in sandy streams, occasionally on rocky streams, common in standing deep water, abundant in shallow swamps, and occasionally in shallow flood plains (Ref. 037065). Feeds largely on insects (Ref. 3681).
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Schilbetrema Infestation 2. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)
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Schilbetrema Infestation 1. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)
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