African butter catfish

The African butter catfish (Schilbe mystus) is a species of fish in the Schilbeidae family. It is native to all major river systems in Africa. Its natural habitat is freshwater lakes and rivers.

The African butter catfish possesses a compressed body and very small adipose fin. It can grow up to 40 cm TL. As a predator it feeds on invertebrates and fish, as well as algae. It has been noted to feed on the fish species Elephant snout (Hyperopsusus bebe) and Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus).

This fish is of commercial importance in many parts of Africa, providing a good-tasting, relatively low-cost source of protein.