They keep an omnivorous diet but mainly eat insects present in the waters.

The giraffe catfish is found throughout Africa in lakes and rivers, partially due to introduction and establishment in other areas.

[citation needed] The giraffe-like pattern will fade with age to a two-tone mottled brown.

[2] The giraffe catfish is occasionally imported for the aquarium trade.

Because of its large eventual size and its fast rate of growth, it is inappropriate for smaller aquaria.