Where Does Bumblebee Catfish Live?

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

Where to find Bumblebee Catfish

Water type

freshwater

Depth

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

Environment

Inhabits slow-moving to still waters of rivers, streams, canals, and floodplains. Prefers areas with dense vegetation, submerged roots, leaf litter, and rocky crevices for shelter. Often found in turbid waters.

Geographic range

Native to Southeast Asia, specifically found in the Mekong River basin (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam) and Chao Phraya River basin (Thailand), as well as parts of Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra (Indonesia).

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