Catfish in your Diet



Catfish (Clarias gariepinus)

The study briefly give an insight on description, feeding and health benefit of this species of Catfish (Clarias gariepinus).
As malnutritions become a major problem to some countries especially in tropical region, the demand for fish as source of protein increased. Fish is of importance to diet. Fish is also important to human populace in trade and economy. Fish are aboundant in most water bodies. They can be found nearly in all aquatic environment.32,000 species of fish exist. Clarias gariepinus or Africa sharptooth catfish is considered in this study.
  
Description :
          
   
Clarias gariepinus; Africa sharptooth catfish is a species of catfish of the family clariidae. It is found throughout in Africa and some parts in Middle East. It has an adult length of 1-1.5 meters. Clarias gariepinus lives in a variety of fresh water which include lakes, streams ,swamps and flood plains, many of which are subjected to seasonal dry.  
  It can also live conveniently in human-oxidation pond. Development of egg is rapid and the larva is capable of swimming within 48-72 hours after fertilization. It matures and is relatively easy to reproduce.  
  Feeding          
  Clarias gariepinus is said to be ominivore. It can feed on insects, plankton and protists. It is also capable of eating dead vertebrate animals and a large variety of agriculture by-products.   

  Health Benefits of Cat Fish    

  • The British Heart Foundation says eating oily fish can help to reduce the risk of heart disease and improve your chance of survival following a heart attack.
  • Serving of catfish introduces 122 calories and 6.1g of fat into your diet.
  • Eating catfish is a tasty way to boost your intake of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
  • The 15.6g of protein in a serving of catfish provides you with all of the amino acids your body needs.
  • Consume a serving of catfish, and you take in 40 percent of the daily recommended intake of vitamin B-12
  • Almost all fish contain mecury, a contaminant that may impact your nervous system, but you may safely eat catfish with low-mecury.


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