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The amazing sensory apparatus on this species relays important information about the composition of its surrounding environment. The catfish has also served as a common delicacy in many human cultures around the world. This is both a blessing and a curse. Where there is no regulation on fishing, the catfish may be driven to the brink of extinction. But when humans take an interest in its survival, the catfish is allowed to thrive.
The catfish is known by many different local names. In the American South, it is sometimes called a mud cat or chucklehead.
Introduced by humans into various non-native environments for the purposes of farming, this is one of the top invasive species in the world. It can cause serious damage to the ecosystem by consuming much of the local plants and animals.
Some species produce a venomous compound to deal with threats. This has proven to be dangerous to humans in only a few rare cases. The venom of the striped eel catfish in particular has resulted in the deaths of a few people.
Blue Catfish: Endemic to Mexico and the Southeastern United States, this is the largest species of catfish on the entire North American continent. With its blue-gray coloration, this fish is highly tolerant of brackish waters, which has allowed it to thrive in all kinds of rivers and lakes.
Channel Catfish: This species inhabits much of the United States and Mexico east of the Rocky Mountains. It is probably the most fished catfish species in the world. If you’ve ever eaten catfish, then you’ve likely had this type of fish. Its popularity has led to its introduction in Europe, Asia, and South America, where it’s sometimes considered an invasive species.
Cory Catfish: Cory catfish are popular in the aquarium trade. In the wild, the species buries its snout into river bottoms and vacuums up food. Cory catfish eat an omnivorous diet of fish pellets and other foods like worms when kept in captivity.
Micro Catfish: This tropical freshwater fish of South America is one of the smallest catfish species in the world. It grows to a length of no more than one or two inches.
Mekong Giant Catfish: At the other end of the spectrum, the massive Mekong giant catfish is part of the shark catfish family. It inhabits the Mekong basin of Southeast Asia and China.
Goonch: Also known as the giant devil catfish, the goonch is a large species weighing over 200 pounds. Residing mostly in India, the goonch has inspired both fascination and terror.
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