Where Does Fork-tailed Catfish Live?

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

Where to find Fork-tailed Catfish

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderate depths, often near the bottom.

Environment

Inhabits a wide range of freshwater environments including rivers, billabongs, floodplains, and sometimes estuaries. Prefers areas with slow to moderate currents, often associated with submerged vegetation, fallen timber, or muddy/sandy bottoms.

Geographic range

Northern Australia (from the Fitzroy River in Western Australia across the Northern Territory to Queensland) and southern New Guinea.

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