Vundu Catfish

The Vundu is one of Africa's largest freshwater fish, a massive air-breathing catfish found in rivers and lakes throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Capable of exceeding 1.5 metres in length and weighing over 55 kilograms, it is an apex predator in its native habitat. It possesses an accessory breathing organ that allows it to survive in low-oxygen environments. Keeping a Vundu requires a specialized permit from provincial nature conservation authorities in South Africa.