Freshwater
Kampoyo
Bagrus meridionalis
Bagridae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 150 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 70,875 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
NativeIntroduced
Lives wild in Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania.
Introduced to Zimbabwe.
More about the species
Description
Occurs from the lower reaches of rivers to the deepest habitable parts of the lake. Inhabits a variety of habitats. Feeds on small demersal cichlids during the night. Juveniles mainly feed on trophic eggs released by the female, whilst the male helps the young in searching for invertebrates in and around the nest. Mutualistic relationship with cichlids concerning defense and feeding of young of both the cichlid and B. meridionalis. Symbiotic relationship of parasitized host-parasite eater exist with Pseudotropheus crabro, which eats away necrotic tissue and parasites, but also steals eggs. Oviparous. Can produce sound as Amia or Synodontis species. Considered as a delicacy when smoked, making it one of the most highly priced fishes of Malawi.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Bagrus meridinalis
- Bagrus meriodinalis
- Porcus meridionalis
In other languages
- Kampango
Articles
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