Where Does African Sharptooth Catfish, Vundu Catfish Live?

African Sharptooth Catfish, Vundu Catfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find African Sharptooth Catfish, Vundu Catfish

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderately deep waters, but can inhabit deeper sections of rivers and lakes.

Environment

Prefers slow-moving or stagnant waters of rivers, lakes, swamps, and floodplains. Often found in areas with dense vegetation or submerged structures for cover. Highly tolerant of low oxygen conditions due to its air-breathing capabilities.

Geographic range

Widespread in tropical Africa, primarily in the Nilo-Sudan region, including the Nile, Niger, Volta, Senegal, Gambia, and Chad basins. Also found in some coastal rivers of West Africa.

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