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Fish
Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- 15-20 years
- Weight
- 1-4.5 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) is a omnivore species found in Rivers and lakes worldwide. It typically lives 15-20 years, weighing around 1-4.5 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the catfish: Catfish have over 100,000 taste buds across their bodies.
Fish are aquatic vertebrates that breathe through gills and make up the most diverse group of vertebrates on Earth, with countless species living in oceans, rivers, and lakes.