Observations in the Order: Siluriformes

Catfish on a run

Catfish on a run
By: Wynand UysWynand Uys is knowledgeable about FishWynand Uys's earned reputation in FishWynand Uys's earned reputation in Fish
Location: Blyde River Near Hoedspruit
Observed on: 13th December 2012
Added to iSpot: 13th December 2012
Likely ID: Sharptooth Catfish (Clarias gariepinus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 8
Comments: 12
Description: A small floodpan fed by a seasonal channel of the perennial Blyde River filled up with water and fish overnight. Catfish from 400-900mm were spawning in shallow water.

Clanwilliam rock catfish

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By: riaan van der walt
Cape NatureProtea Atlas Project
riaan van der walt is knowledgeable about Fishriaan van der walt's earned reputation in Fishriaan van der walt's earned reputation in Fish
Location: Thee River
Observed on: 10th November 2012
Added to iSpot: 13th November 2012
Likely ID: Clanwilliam rock catfish (Austroglanis gilli)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

African sharptooth catfish

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer's reputation in FishAlex Dreyer's reputation in Fish
Location: Rietvlei Dam Nature Reserve
Observed on: 4th November 2012
Added to iSpot: 5th November 2012
Likely ID: African sharptooth catfish (Clarias gariepinus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Clanwilliam rock catfish

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By: riaan van der walt
Cape NatureProtea Atlas Project
riaan van der walt is knowledgeable about Fishriaan van der walt's earned reputation in Fishriaan van der walt's earned reputation in Fish
Location: Thee River
Observed on: 2nd February 2012
Added to iSpot: 20th September 2012
Likely ID: Clanwilliam rock catfish (Austroglanis gilli)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

BarbelCaughtEatFishEagle

BarbelCaughtEatFishEagle
By: TamcatTamcat's reputation in Fish
Location: 1, Vigje St
Observed on: 5th January 2008
Added to iSpot: 31st August 2012
Likely ID: Sharptooth catfish (Clarias gariepinus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 1

Striped Eeltail Catfish, Mauritius

Eeltail Catfish 2(Plotosidae) Mauritius 25 6 2012
By: Prix BurgoynePrix Burgoyne's reputation in Fish
Location: B13, Cap Malheureux
Observed on: 25th June 2012
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2012
Initial ID: Striped Eeltail Catfish (Plotosus lineatus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Colonies of these fish can vary from about 10 cm to 25 cm. They lurk under large chunks of loose coral and when disturbed can venture into the open but in a group.

Clarias gariepinus

Clarias gariepinus
By: Andrew Deacon
South African National ParksToyota Enviro Outreach
Fish expert
Location: Kruger Park, Jock Safari Lodge
Observed on: 2nd May 2012
Added to iSpot: 5th May 2012
Likely ID: Sharptooth catfish (Clarias gariepinus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Amphilius natalensis - Latonyanda River - A91D-06

Amphilius sp - Latonyanda River - A91D-06
By: Gerhard DiedericksGerhard Diedericks's reputation in FishGerhard Diedericks's reputation in Fish
Location: Latonyanda River, KLF Entabeni Plantation
Observed on: 21st April 2011
Added to iSpot: 27th October 2011
Initial ID: Amphilius natalensis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: In flowing permanent stream

rock catfish

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By: riaan van der walt
Cape NatureProtea Atlas Project
riaan van der walt is knowledgeable about Fishriaan van der walt's earned reputation in Fishriaan van der walt's earned reputation in Fish
Location: Thee River near Citrusdal
Observed on: 16th March 2011
Added to iSpot: 26th September 2011
Likely ID: Clanwilliam rock catfish (Austroglanis gilli)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

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