Where Does Wallago Catfish Live?

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

Where to find Wallago Catfish

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderately deep waters, but can inhabit deeper pools.

Environment

Inhabits large rivers, lakes, reservoirs, canals, and sometimes flooded fields. Prefers turbid waters with muddy or silty bottoms and areas with submerged vegetation or structural cover. Often found in slow-moving to stagnant waters.

Geographic range

Widely distributed across South and Southeast Asia, including countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, Borneo).

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