Location and Habitat
The walking catfish is a native of South East Asia including Malaysia, Thailand, eastern India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Burma, Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei. It is also located in the Philippines and is called hito or simply "catfish" by the locals. During its season in the Philippines, it is widely distributed throughout the country and many consumers buy this product alive. This catfish is a tropical species and prefers a water temperature in the range of 10–28 °C (50–82 °F).
Walking catfish thrive in stagnant, frequently hypoxic waters, and are often found in muddy ponds, canals, ditches and similar habitats. The species spends most of its time on, or right above, the bottom surface, with occasional trips to the surface to gulp air.
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