capensis, Clarias Valenciennes [A.] in Cuvier & Valenciennes 1840:377 [Histoire naturelle des poissons v. 15; ref. 1008] "Cape of Good Hope," [but probably Orange River], South Africa. Holotype (unique): MNHN A-9431 (dry). Type catalog: Bertin & Estève 1950:45 [ref. 19575], Ferraris 2007:143 [ref. 29155]. •Synonym of Clarias gariepinus (Burchell 1822) -- (Teugels 1986:81 [ref. 6193], Teugels 1986:35 [ref. 12548], Skelton & Teugels 1992:6 [ref. 20199], Seegers 1996:205 [ref. 23725], Ferraris 2007:143 [ref. 29155]). Current status: Synonym of Clarias gariepinus (Burchell 1822). Clariidae. Habitat: freshwater, brackish.