Ameiurus catus
Family | Scientific Name | Author | Year | Common Name |
Ictaluridae | Ameiurus catus | (Linnaeus) | 1758 | White Catfish |
Unique Characters: Moderately forked caudal fin. Rounded anal fin margin and 22-24 anal fin rays.
Similar Species
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