Blue Catfish (Ictalurus furcatus)

Also known as Arkansas Blue, Blue Runner, Channel Catfish, Forktail Catfish

Description

Also known as Arkansas Blue, Blue Runner, Channel Catfish, Forktail Catfish.

Found during the day, over gravel, mud, and sand, moving at night to deeper swifter waters of backwaters, channels, and impoundments of large rivers.
They feed nocturnally on clams, aquatic invertebrates, and fish.
Length - 165cm
Depth - 50-?m
Widespread North America

These catfish are a sport fish and an important food fish. Ref: https://www.fishbase.de/summary/ictalurus-furcatus.html

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