VUNDU CATFISH (Heterobranchus longifilis)
HABITAT? Deep lakes and rivers of southern Africa.
DID YOU KNOW?
– Also known by other names like the cur, lenda, certa and sampa.
– It is the largest freshwater species in southern Africa.
– It can survive for an extended period of time out of water.
– It can weigh over 45.35 kilograms (100 lbs.) and grow over 1.5 metres (5 feet) in length.
– The body of this fish is spiky, long and very muscular.