Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
Also known as: Arkansas Blue, Blue Runner, Channel Catfish, Forktail Catfish
- Arkansas Blue
- Blue Runner
- Channel Catfish
- Forktail Catfish
Overview
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.
Widespread North America
These catfish are a sport fish and an important food fish.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
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Found during the day, over gravel, mud, and sand, moving at night to deeper swifter waters of backwaters, channels, and impoundments of large rivers.
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