prepared in a variety of ways. It often is offered by street vendors, especially grilled or fried. This fish is one of the most common freshwater catfish in the Philippines where it is known as hito in the local language. In Indonesia, it is called lele, and it is the main ingredient in several native dishes, such as pecel lele. Not true C. batrachus, but C. magur is eaten in Bangladesh and West Bengal as magur curry (), and is considered good during illness, particularly for body weakness. It is prepared in a light curry sauce with coriander powder and cinnamon powder. It reportedly is fed to children to develop body strength. In Karnataka, C. magur is called murgodu (ಮುರ‍್ಗೋಡು). In coastal Karnataka, it is called mugudu (), and is considered a delicacy. Neither the Thai nor the Indian populations are likely to be C. batrachus, however. Aquarium A white variation with black patterns is commonly seen in the aquarium fish trade. However, this color variation also is prohibited where walking catfish are banned. Very well-rooted plants and large structures that provide some shade should be included in an aquarium with these fish. Any small tankmates will be eaten by this fish. See also Eel catfish List of freshwater aquarium fish species List of invasive species in the Everglades References External links Ros, Wolfgang (2004): "Clarias batrachus - Erfolgreiche Froschwels-Nachzucht im Aquarium", Datz 57 (7): 12–15. Ros, Wolfgang (2006): "Clarias batrachus - Auslösen der Fortpflanzung bei Froschwelsen", Datz 59 (4): 33–37. Clarias Fish of Bangladesh Fish of Southeast Asia Fish of Thailand Fish described in 1758 Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus Fish of the Philippines Amphibious fish pam:Itu