Forest walking catfish
NameForest walking catfish
Scientific NameClarias batrachus
Common NamesForest walking catfish, Walking Catfish, Magur
FamilyClariidae
OriginSoutheast Asia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)100
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range6.0-8.0
Compatible SpeciesLarge Cichlids (e.g., Oscar, Green Terror), Large Gouramis, Other large, similarly tempered catfish, Solitary specimen
Description
The Forest Walking Catfish (*Clarias batrachus*) is a robust, air-breathing catfish native to Southeast Asia, known for its ability to "walk" on land. This highly adaptable and predatory species can grow quite large and is often aggressive, requiring a spacious tank. It is an opportunistic feeder that will consume smaller fish and invertebrates.
