FIRST RECORD OF THE NORTH AFRICAN CATFISH CLARIAS GARIEPINUS (BURCHELL, 1822) (SILURIFORMES, CLARIIDAE) IN TIGRIS RIVER, IRAQ

Authors

  • Hind D. Hadi Iraq Natural History Research Center and Museum, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.
  • Abed H. Baraaj College of Science, University of Baghdad, Iraq
  • Atheer H. Ali Department of Fisheries and Marine Resources, College of Agriculture, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq.
  • Maab R. Sajet Iraq Natural History Research Center and Museum, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26842/binhm.7.2024.18.2.0477

Keywords:

Clariidae, Cat Fish, Exotic fish, Morphology, Tigris River.

Abstract

The current study aimed to determine the morphometric and meristic characteristics of the North African catfish Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822). Six specimens of C. gariepinus were collected from the Tigris River, in central Iraq. This study is considered the confirmation first record of this species in Iraq, and the second documentation of this exotic fish. The present species is characterized by a very long dorsal fin, a rounded caudal fin and four pairs of barbels.

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Published

2024-12-20

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 2 (2024)

Section

Original Articles