Catfish
Synodontis filamentosus
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/fishfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-fishfyi="fish" data-slug="catfish-filamentosus"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://fishfyi.com/iframe/fish/catfish-filamentosus/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://fishfyi.com/fish/catfish-filamentosus/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://fishfyi.com/fish/catfish-filamentosus/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/fishfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<fishfyi-fish slug="catfish-filamentosus"></fishfyi-fish>
Not Evaluated
Freshwater
Max Length
26.0 cm
Family
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 26.0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Water Type
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Order | Siluriformes (Catfishes) |
| Family | Mochokidae |
| Species | Synodontis filamentosus |
Frequently Asked Questions
How big does Catfish get?
Catfish can grow up to 26.0 cm long.
What family does Catfish belong to?
Catfish (Synodontis filamentosus) belongs to the family Mochokidae in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).
Similar Fish
Other species in the Mochokidae family
Angel catfish
Synodontis angelicus
NE
Freshwater
Atopochilus
Atopochilus savorgnani
NE
Freshwater
Atopochilus chabanaudi
Atopochilus chabanaudi
NE
Freshwater
Atopochilus christyi
Atopochilus christyi
NE
Freshwater
Atopochilus macrocephalus
Atopochilus macrocephalus
NE
Freshwater
Atopochilus mandevillei
Atopochilus mandevillei
NE
Freshwater
Atopochilus pachychilus
Atopochilus pachychilus
NE
Freshwater
Atopochilus vogti
Atopochilus vogti
NE
Freshwater
External Databases
Explore More
Fish Rankings
Discover the largest, heaviest, and most exciting fish species
Nature FYI Family
Explore more wildlife and biodiversity encyclopedias