Culture of African catfish hybrid (Clarias sp.) in Thailand

Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand)

Description: Worawut Koedprang and Abdel Rahman El Gamal

African catfish (Clarias sp.) is considered a key farmed species in Thailand. The hybrid catfish (Clarias macrocephalus – female X Clarias gariepinus – male) has been favored for aquaculture because of it high growth rate compared to parent species. While Clarias macrocephalus (left photo) is  native to Southeast Asia, the Clarias gariepinus (right photo) was introduced into Thailand a long time ago.

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