| Heterobranchus boulengeri | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Clariidae |
| Genus: | Heterobranchus |
| Species: | H. boulengeri |
| Binomial name | |
| Heterobranchus boulengeri (Pellegrin, 1922)[1] |
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Heterobranchus boulengeri is a freshwater catfish found in Africa. It is closely related to the Vundu, which is well-known among fishermen.
Heterobranchus boulengeri has short barbels. Its gill arches extend anteriorly. The males of this species can reach 64.0 cm in length.[2]
Heterobranchus boulengeri is found in tropical freshwater rivers and lakes. It is Demersal, preferring the bottom of these bodies of water.[2]