Channel Catfish

Olive to blue-gray fish is distinguished by its prominent mouth ‘whiskers’ (barbels) and dark spots scattered on its back and sides.

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Common Name

Channel Catfish

Comments

A popular food and game fish, it is the species most commonly raised in hatcheries. Widely introduced throughout the U.S.

Scientific Name

Ictalurus punctatus

Habitat

Deep pools in rivers.

Size

To 4 ft. (1.2 m)