Least Concern
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
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About
Catfish are a diverse group of fish known for their barbels (whisker-like appendages) around their mouths. The channel catfish is a popular game fish and is also raised commercially for food.
Habitat
Rivers, lakes, and ponds of North America
Diet
Omnivorous - fish, insects, crustaceans, and plant matter
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Fun Facts
- Catfish use their barbels to taste and smell food in murky water.
- Some catfish species can produce sound by grinding their teeth or vibrating their swim bladder.
- The channel catfish is the official state fish of Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, and Tennessee.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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