Where Does Glass Catfish Live?

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

Where to find Glass Catfish

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in mid-water to bottom layers of slow-moving or still waters.

Environment

Prefers clear, slow-moving rivers, streams, and flooded forests with dense vegetation and submerged roots. Often found in areas with leaf litter and detritus, providing cover and food sources.

Geographic range

Native to Southeast Asia, specifically found in the Chao Phraya and Mekong river basins, and potentially other river systems in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo).

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