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Clarias nieuhofii Valenciennes, 1840 Slender walking catfish |
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| Family: | Clariidae (Airbreathing catfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 50 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Southeast Asia. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in peats, lakes and lowland forest streams (Ref. 57235). Found in well shaded forest streams and swamps with acidic waters. A carnivorous species which feeds at night (Ref. 85309). Not seen in markets (Ref. 12693). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 September 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||