Where Does Walking Catfish Live?

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

Where to find Walking Catfish

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow, slow-moving or stagnant waters, but can inhabit deeper areas.

Environment

Lakes, ponds, swamps, marshes, canals, rice paddies, and slow-flowing rivers. Prefers muddy bottoms and dense vegetation. Highly tolerant of low oxygen conditions and can survive in polluted waters. Known to burrow into mud during dry periods.

Geographic range

Native to Southeast Asia, including India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Introduced and established in various other regions globally, including parts of the United States (especially Florida), Japan, and several European countries, where it is often considered an invasive species.

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