Clarotes is a genus of claroteid catfishes native to East Africa.

Species

There are currently three extant species and one fossil species recognized in this genus:

• Clarotes bidorsalis Pellegrin, 1938

• Clarotes eocenicus Murray & Holmes, 2021

• Clarotes laticeps (Rüppell, 1829) (Widehead catfish)

• Clarotes macrocephalus Daget, 1954

• Synonyms

• Clarotes heuglini Kner, 1855; valid as Clarotes laticeps

• Clarotes tarabinii Poll, Lanza & Romoli Sassi, 1972; valid as Pardiglanis tarabinii (Somalian giant catfish)

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