The eel catfish, Channallabes apus, is found in the muddy swamps of the tropics of western Africa. The fish is 30 - 40 cm long and is notable for the ability to propel itself out of the water to catch prey. This species used to be the sole member of its genus but recently three additional species was described.
The eel catfish hunts both in and out of the water, having a different method for each. To feed while in the water, the eel catfish sucks water into its mouth, pulling prey into its mouth. However, to catch food on land, the eel catfish lifts the front of its body up, and lowers its head onto its prey.
