Schilbe intermedius (Silver catfish)

This fish that needs a lot of space, must have a dark soil. They must absolutely live in a group, because if they are alone, the individual refuses to eat and eventually die.

The Schilbe Intermedius fish is a freshwater fish that belongs to the Schilbeidae family. It is also known as freshwater catfish. It is a medium -sized fish, measuring about 30 centimeters in length. Its color varies from dark gray to dark brown, with lighter spots on the body. The Schilbe Intermedius fish has a long and sharp dorsal fin, as well as a Caudal Bifide fin.

The Schilbe Intermedius fish is an omnivorous fish that feeds mainly on small crustaceans, molluscs and insects. It can also feed on plants and other plant foods. The Schilbe Intermedius fish is generally lonely and slowly moves in water, using its dorsal fin to propel itself.

The Schilbe Intermedius fish is from Africa, where he lives in rivers and lakes. It is common in many African countries, such as Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon and Chad. The Schilbe Intermedius fish is also introduced into certain regions of Asia and Latin America.

The Schilbe Intermedius fish is an important fish for local fishermen, which capture it for their own consumption or to sell it on the markets. It is also a popular fish in the aquarophilia, due to its relatively small size and its ease of maintenance.

Due to its geographical distribution and popularity with fishermen and aquariophiles, Schilbe Intermedius fish is not considered a threatened species. However, it is important to monitor its population and put in place management measures to preserve this species.

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Successful, but only by chance, no one really knows how to mate them.