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Ecology of Clarias gariepinus
 
Main Ref. Teugels, G.G., 1986
Remarks Frequency of occurence in Caprivi: frequently in sandy streams, abundant in standing deep water, common in shallow swamps (Ref. 37065). Described in most papers as a bottom feeder, which occasionally feeds at the surface (Ref. 248). Omnivorous (Ref. 123180). Feeds mainly on fish as well as on plants and zooplankton (Ref. 248). Shows noctural feedings habits (Ref. 123180).

Aquatic zones / Water bodies

Marine - Neritic Marine - Oceanic Brackishwater Freshwater
Marine zones / Brackish and freshwater bodies
  • supra-littoral zone
  • littoral zone
  • sublittoral zone
  • epipelagic
  • mesopelagic
  • epipelagic
  • abyssopelagic
  • hadopelagic
  • estuaries/lagoons/brackish seas
  • mangroves
  • marshes/swamps
  • rivers/streams
  • lakes/ponds
  • caves
  • exclusively in caves
Highighted items on the list are where Clarias gariepinus may be found.

Habitat

Substrate
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats
Special habitats Ref. Halwart, M. and M.V. Gupta, 2004

Associations

Ref.
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type plants/detritus+animals (troph. 2.2-2.79)
Feeding type Ref.
Feeding habit hunting macrofauna (predator)
Feeding habit Ref. Winemiller, K.O. and L.C. Kelso-Winemiller, 1996
Trophic Level(s)
Estimation method Original sample Unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition 3.76 0.38 Troph of adults from 2 studies.
From individual food items 3.50 0.70 Trophic level estimated from a number of food items using a randomized resampling routine.
Ref. Munro, J.L., 1967
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. cnidaria)
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