Thousands of Catfish Spotted in Singapore Drain, Netizens Joke They Are Migrating
A Mesmerising Sight in a Singapore Drain
A video showing thousands of catfish swimming together in an open drain in Singapore has gone viral, leaving netizens both fascinated and amused.
The clip was shared by Regine Tan on the Singapore Wildlife Sightings Facebook page on Wednesday, 10 December, and quickly attracted attention with more than 1,300 reactions.
Catfish Swimming Like One Giant Creature
In the video, the catfish were seen moving in perfect synchronisation through a shallow drain located in Canberra, Sembawang.
From afar, the tightly packed group appeared to form the shape of a single giant creature. The front of the group resembled an oval head, while the narrowing movement at the back looked like a tail, making the entire formation resemble a massive tadpole gliding through the drain.
The original poster questioned the unusual sight, asking whether the fish numbered in the thousands or even millions, where they were heading, and whether the species was native to Singapore.
Netizens React With Jokes and Curiosity
The comments section quickly filled with reactions from Singaporeans who were stunned by the sight.
Some pointed out that the presence of so many fish suggested that Singapore’s water quality is good enough to sustain aquatic life, even in urban drains.
Others took a lighter approach, joking that the catfish were migrating away from Singapore due to the stress and high cost of living in the country.
One netizen humorously suggested that an automated toll should be installed along the drain, so the fish would contribute to national revenue and help lower the Goods and Services Tax back to 7 percent.
Possible Species Identified
Amid the jokes, some netizens offered a more serious explanation.
One commenter suggested that the fish could be Sagor Sea Catfish, also known as Hexanematichthys Sagor. This marine species is known to live in coastal waters and often swims upstream into canals, sometimes even venturing into freshwater areas.
According to the commenter, similar sightings of the same species have occurred in Singapore before.
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