Ameiurus natalis

Ameiurus natalis
Yellow Bullhead – Ameiurus natalis
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
IctaluridaeAmeiurus natalis(Lesueur)1819Yellow Bullhead

Ameiurus natalis

Unique Characters: White to yellowish chin barbels. Moderately long anal fin with 24-27 rays.

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Ameiurus natalis head and barbels
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Ameiurus natalis anal fin

Similar Species: Black Bullhead Ameiurus melas and Brown Bullhead Ameiurus nebulosus.  Dark chin barbels and 20-24 anal fin rays.

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Ameiurus melas head and barbels

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Ameiurus melas anal and caudal fins