African Catfish vs Bonga shad
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
African Catfish
1.7 m
Human
1.75 m
Bonga shad
0.3 m
| African Catfish | Bonga shad | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.5–60 kg | 50–150 g |
| Length | 0.3–1.7 m | 15–30 cm |
| Lifespan | 5–15 yrs | 2–4 yrs |
| Incubation | 1 days | – |
| Offspring | 5000–100000 | 10000–50000 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Migratory |
| Habitat | River, Lake, Wetland, swamp, floodplain | Coast, Ocean, River, Mangrove, Wetland |
| Regions | Africa, Asia | Africa |
| Family | Clariidae | Clupeidae |
| Order | Siluriformes | Clupeiformes |