The Ictaluridae, sometimes called ictalurids, are a family of catfish native to North America, where they are important food fish and sometimes as a sport fish. It includes about 51 species. They include fish commonly known as bullheads, madtoms, channel catfish, and blue catfish.

The Ictaluridae, sometimes called ictalurids, are a family of catfish native to North America, where they are important food fish and sometimes as a sport fish. It includes about 51 species. They include fish commonly known as bullheads, madtoms, channel catfish, and blue catfish.