Where Does Banjo Catfish Live?

Banjo Catfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Banjo Catfish

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically shallow to moderate depths, often in slow-moving or still waters.

Environment

Benthic, inhabiting soft substrates such as sand, mud, and leaf litter in rivers, streams, and floodplains. They are often found buried, with only their eyes or barbels exposed.

Geographic range

South America, primarily in the Amazon, Orinoco, and Paraná river basins, as well as coastal drainages of the Guianas and northeastern Brazil.

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