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Sampa

Heterobranchus longifilis

Sampa (Heterobranchus longifilis)
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Scientific name
Heterobranchus longifilis
Family
Clariidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Clariidae
Order
Siluriformes
Synonyms
Clarias loangwensis, Heterobranchus laticeps, Heterobranchus longifinis, Heterobranchus platycephalus

Origin

Native region
África

Water

Temperature
20–27 °C
pH
5.5–7.5
General hardness (GH)
3–20 °dGH

Size and lifespan

Adult size
150 cm
Minimum tank (volume)
648 L
Minimum tank (length)
180 cm

Behavior

Temperament
Aggressive
Swimming level
Bottom
Diet
Carnivore

Care

Care difficulty
Moderate

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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