African Sharptooth Catfish and Similar Species
Heterobranchus bidorsalis
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African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
Key differences: Clarias gariepinus lacks an adipose fin. Its dorsal fin is continuous and extends to the caudal fin, but there is no separate adipose fin. Heterobranchus bidorsalis has a distinct adipose fin.
Walking Catfish
Clarias batrachus
Key differences: Similar to C. gariepinus, Clarias batrachus also lacks an adipose fin. It is generally smaller and has a more compressed body compared to H. bidorsalis.
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