Walking Catfish- An Invasive Species
Clarias Batrachus, commonly referred to as the Walking Catfish, is one of Florida's many invasive species. These fish have a long body, a wide anterior, and a slender rear. With small eyes and villiform teeth, the coloration of these fish ranges from dark brown or purple to black (with white specks on their rear and gray green fins). The Walking Catfish is highly variable in structure and is one of the few species in which an albino variety exists. Biologically, these fish possess a large accessory-breathing organ, which enables them to breath atmospheric oxygen. They are very well known for their ability to walk on land for long distances, especially during or immediately following rainfall. This species is found in all types of water, but is more common in turbid, muddy, and swampy waters. The Walki
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