Bagridae
The Bagridae are a family of catfish that are native to Africa (Bagrus) and Asia (all other genera) from Japan to Borneo. It includes about 245 species. These fish are commonly known as naked catfishes or bagrid catfishes.
| Bagridae Temporal range: Eocene to Recent | |
|---|---|
| Hemibagrus planiceps | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Superfamily: | Bagroidea |
| Family: | Bagridae Bleeker, 1858 |
| Genera | |
Bagrichthys
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Many large bagrids are important as a source of food. Some species are also kept as aquarium fishes.
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