The Blue bagrid (Bagrus caeruleus) is a freshwater fish of the family Bagridae that grows up to 21 cm.
Description
The Blue bagrid is a bagrid catfish (Bagridae) from fresh water of East Africa. The species has a sturdy, scaleless, brown-grey body with four pairs of barbels, an adipose fin and a long anal fin. As a nocturnal bottom-dweller it searches over sand and mud of rivers and lakes for insect larvae, small crustaceans, molluscs and small fish. The stout, serrated pectoral and dorsal spines are venomous and can give a painful puncture wound.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blue bagrid?
The Blue bagrid has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Blue bagrid live?
The Blue bagrid lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Blue bagrid get?
The Blue bagrid grows to a maximum of about 21 cm.
Is the Blue bagrid dangerous to humans?
The Blue bagrid is venomous — handle spines with care and seek medical help after a sting if needed.
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Same genus Bagrus
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