Clarias theodorae Weber 1897

Head rectangular in dorsal outline; snout broadly rounded; eyes dorsally located. Frontal fontanelle `knife-shaped'; occipital fontanelle very long and oval-shaped. The `dermosphenotic' and supraorbital bones become joined in specimens of 80-90 mm SL. Tooth plates relatively small. Dorsal and anal fins not confluent with caudal fins. gill rakers relatively long, slender and distantly set. Openings of the secondary sensory canals arranged in regular pattern on the flanks.

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 78 - 92; Analsoft rays: 64 - 76; Vertebrae: 56 - 61

In streams, they inhabit shallow water among rocks or vegetation (Ref. 4967). Frequency of occurence in Caprivi: occasionally in standing deep water, frequently in shallow swamps, and common in shallow flood plains (Ref. 037065). Feeds on fish, plants and insects (Ref. 248).

Lives in vegetated areas in shallow and swampy places around the lake. Occasionally found in cataracts, hiding under rocks (Ref. 248). The species is omnivorous (Ref. 78218) and feeds on insects (Coleoptera, ants, Chironomid larvae) (Ref. 248 & 5595), plant seeds and other fishes (Ref. 78218).

fisheries: subsistence fisheries; aquarium: commercial