Extant catfish species live inland or in coastal waters of every continent except Antarctica. source
Extant catfish species live inland or in coastal waters of every continent except Antarctica.
Catfish have inhabited all continents at one time or another. source
Catfish have inhabited all continents at one time or another.
Catfish are most diverse in tropical South America, Asia and Africa with one family native to North America and one family in Europe. source
Catfish are most diverse in tropical South America, Asia and Africa with one family native to North America and one family in Europe.
More than half of all catfish species live in the Americas. source
More than half of all catfish species live in the Americas.
Catfish are the only ostariophysans that have entered freshwater habitats in Madagascar, Australia, and New Guinea. source
Catfish are the only ostariophysans that have entered freshwater habitats in Madagascar, Australia, and New Guinea.
In the United States, catfish species may be known by a variety of slang names, such as "mud cat", "polliwogs", or "chuckleheads". source
In the United States, catfish species may be known by a variety of slang names, such as "mud cat", "polliwogs", or "chuckleheads".
Most catfish are bottom feeders. In general, they are negatively buoyant, source
Most catfish are bottom feeders. In general, they are negatively buoyant,
Catfish have a variety of body shapes, though most have a cylindrical body with a flattened ventrum to allow for benthic feeding. source
Catfish have a variety of body shapes, though most have a cylindrical body with a flattened ventrum to allow for benthic feeding.
Many catfish have a maximum length of under 12 cm. source
Many catfish have a maximum length of under 12 cm.
The average catfish size of the species is about 1.2–1.6 m (3.9–5.2 ft), source
The average catfish size of the species is about 1.2–1.6 m (3.9–5.2 ft),
In July 2009, a catfish weighing 88 kilograms (194 lb) was caught in the River Ebro, Spain, by an 11-year-old British schoolgirl. source
In July 2009, a catfish weighing 88 kilograms (194 lb) was caught in the River Ebro, Spain, by an 11-year-old British schoolgirl.
Catfish caught in northern Thailand on 1 May 2005 and reported to the press almost 2 months later that weighed 293 kilograms (646 lb). source
Catfish caught in northern Thailand on 1 May 2005 and reported to the press almost 2 months later that weighed 293 kilograms (646 lb).
Asia, Jeremy Wade caught a catfish 75.5 kilograms (166.4 lb) Goonch following three fatal attacks on humans in the Kali River on the India-Nepal border. source
Asia, Jeremy Wade caught a catfish 75.5 kilograms (166.4 lb) Goonch following three fatal attacks on humans in the Kali River on the India-Nepal border.
The catfish are a monophyletic group.,this is supported by molecular evidence. source
The catfish are a monophyletic group.,this is supported by molecular evidence.
A catfish’s average lifespan is about 15-20 years. source
A catfish’s average lifespan is about 15-20 years.
