Blue Catfish

In captivity, female collects the eggs in her pelvic fin basket and pastes them individually to plants and other objects. The two pairs reportedly produce about 900-1100 eggs. Another female spawned about 830 eggs.

Inhabits sluggish waters with dense vegetation. Occurs in shallow muddy waters. Feeds on insect larvae, worms and small crustaceans (Ref. 6868).

fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial