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n.
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Catfish
Catfish (or
catfishes;
order Siluriformes) are a diverse group of
ray-finned fish. Named for their prominent
barbels, which resemble a
cat's
whiskers, catfish range in size and behavior from the three largest species, the
Mekong giant catfish from Southeast Asia, the
wels catfish of Eurasia and the
Piraíba of South America, to
detritivores (species that eat dead material on the bottom), and even to a tiny
parasitic species commonly called the
candiru,
Vandellia cirrhosa. There are armour-plated types and there are also naked types, neither having scales. Despite their name, not all catfish have prominent barbel. Members of the Siluriformes order are defined by features of the skull and
swimbladder. Catfish are of considerable commercial importance; many of the larger species are
farmed or fished for food. Many of the smaller species, particularly the genus
Corydoras, are important in the
aquarium hobby. Many catfish are
nocturnal, but others (many
Auchenipteridae) are
crepuscular or
diurnal (most
Loricariidae or Callichthyidae for example).
catfish
Noun
1. flesh of scaleless food fish of the southern United States; often farmed
(synonym) mudcat
(hypernym) freshwater fish
2. large ferocious northern deep-sea food fishes with strong teeth and no pelvic fins
(synonym) wolffish, wolf fish
(hypernym) blennioid fish, blennioid
(member-holonym) Anarhichas, genus Anarhichas
3. any of numerous mostly freshwater bottom-living fishes of Eurasia and North America with barbels like whiskers around the mouth
(synonym) siluriform fish
(hypernym) soft-finned fish, malacopterygian
(hyponym) silurid, silurid fish
(member-holonym) Siluriformes, order Siluriformes
Catfish
(n.)
A name given in the United States to various species of siluroid fishes; as, the yellow cat (Amiurus natalis); the bind cat (Gronias nigrilabrus); the mud cat (Pilodictic oilwaris), the stone cat (Noturus flavus); the sea cat (Arius felis), etc. This name is also sometimes applied to the wolf fish. See Bullhrad.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
About
Catfish
Albino Channel Cat ,
Dwarf Sucker Mouth ,
Ghost Catfish ,
Lima Shovel Nose Cat ,
Pangasius Catfish ,
Pictus Catfish ,
Plecostomus ,
Striped Rafael ,
Synodontis Eupterus ,
Upside Down Catfish ,
Spotted Rafael
Albino Channel Cat
Common NameAlbino Channel Cat
Other Common NamesStinging Catfish
Scientific NameIctalurus Punctatus Species
FamilyIctaluridae
CommunityAggressive
ClassCatfish
Temperature78 ºF
Swimming RangeBottom
Adult Length24-27 inches
Feeding HabitsPrefers small live fish, earthworms, brine shrimp, blood worms, glass worms and tubifex worms. Frozen brine shrimp, plankton, beef heart, glass worms and blood worms. Freeze dried, pellet and tablet food will be accepted on occasion.
CompatibilityA predator that will eat any tank mate they can get into their mouth.
HabitatSouthern United States: Sparingly decorate with plastic plants, rocks and driftwood. Live plants should be in pots as the catfish will uproot them.
BreedingUnknown
Additional CommentsA very popular fish food in the United States. This catfish is illegal in the following states: Arizona, Missouri and Oklahoma.
Cat Synodontis Eupterus
Common NameSynodontis Eupterus
Other Common NamesFeather Fin Catfish
Scientific NameSynodontis eupterus FamilyMochocidae
CommunityGeneral
ClassCatfish
Temperature78 ºF
Swimming RangeBottom
Adult Length5 1/2-6 inches
Feeding HabitsLive blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. Frozen plankton, beef heart, glass worms, brine shrimp and blood worms. Freeze dried, pellet and tablet foods also accepted.
CompatibilityPeaceful with all types of fish, and will tolerate other synodontis catfish.
HabitatZaire: Moderately decorate with live plants, rocks and driftwood.
BreedingUnknown
Additional CommentsSynodontis catfish mix well with African Cichlids. Juveniles are brown in color and as they mature they tend to appear gray in color.
Ghost Catfish
Common NameGhost Catfish
Other Common NamesGhost Fish, Glass Catfish
Scientific NameKryptopterus Bicirrhis
FamilySiluridae
CommunityDocile
ClassCatfish
Temperature78 ºF
Swimming RangeMiddle
Adult Length6 inches
Feeding HabitsPrefers small live foods such as brine shrimp, blood worms, glass worms and tubifex worms. Frozen brine shrimp, plankton, beef heart, glass worms and blood worms. Freeze dried and flake food will be accepted on occasion.
CompatibilityA schooling peaceful fish that is best kept with other schooling slow moving fish.
HabitatThailand-Malaysia: Moderately decorate with live plants, rocks and driftwood.
BreedingGhost Cat's have been bred in captivity, but there is no information available.
Additional CommentsThese catfish should be purchased in schools of 5 or more in number. If they are not kept together in a school they will become stressed and prematurely die.
Lima Shovel Nose Catfish
Common NameLima Shovel Nose Catfish
Other Common NamesShovel Nose Cat
Scientific NameSorubim lima FamilyPimelodidae
CommunityAggressive
ClassCatfish
Temperature78ºF
Swimming RangeMiddle-Bottom
Adult Length8-12 inches
Feeding HabitsLive fish, earthworms and sometimes crickets. On occasion tablet foods also accepted.
CompatibilityPeaceful with fish of the same size, but will eat any fish it can fit into their mouth.
HabitatVenezuela: Moderately decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood.
BreedingUnknown
Additional CommentsGreat addition for the hobbyists who wants an interesting catfish that will not out grow their aquarium.
Otocinclus
Other Common NamesDwarf Sucker Mouth, Sucker Catfish
Scientific NameOtocinclus Affinis
FamilyLoricariidae
CommunityGeneral
ClassAlgae Eater
Temperature78ºF
Swimming RangeBottom
Adult Length1 1/2-1 3/4 inches
Feeding HabitsFresh zucchini, spinach, peas and lettuce. Frozen vegetable diet and freeze dried algae wafers and tablets.
CompatibilityPeaceful fish that is recommended for any community aquarium.
HabitatBrazil: Moderately decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood.
BreedingAdult males are normally smaller than the adult females.
Additional CommentsTheir small size and great cleaning abilities make them a great addition to any aquarium.
Pangasius Catfish
Common NamePangasius Catfish
Other Common NamesIridescent Shark, Shark Catfish
Scientific NamePangasius sutchi FamilyPangasiidae
CommunitySemi-Aggressive
ClassCatfish
Temperature78ºF
Swimming RangeMiddle-Bottom
Adult Length36-39 inches
Feeding HabitsJuveniles: Live blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp, tubifex worms and fish. Frozen plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Freeze dried and tablet foods also accepted. Adults are primarily vegetarians as they lose their teeth when they mature. Small fish will still be eaten by the adults since they will swallow them whole.
CompatibilityPeaceful and schooling with fish of the same size, but will eat any fish it can fit into their mouth.
HabitatThailand: Sparingly decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood. Live plants may be eaten by the adult Pangasius.
BreedingUnknown
Additional CommentsTheir eyesight is very poor, and they search for food by smell.
Pictus Catfish
Common NamePictus Catfish
Other Common NamesPolka Dot Pictus, Polka Dot Catfish
Scientific NamePimelodus pictus FamilyPimelodidae
CommunitySemi-Aggressive
ClassCatfish
Temperature78ºF
Swimming RangeMiddle-Bottom
Adult Length4-6 inches
Feeding HabitsLive blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp, tubifex worms, fish, crustaceans and invertebrates. Frozen plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Freeze dried and tablet foods also accepted.
CompatibilityPeaceful and schooling with fish of the same size, but will eat any fish it can fit into their mouth.
HabitatColumbia: Moderately decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood.
BreedingThe adult female is larger than the adult male.
Additional CommentsThe Pictus Cat has very sharp pectoral and dorsal spine that can cause painful injures if not handled properly. Great care should be taken when netting these fish as they tend to get caught up in the net's mesh.
Plecostomus
Common NamePlecostomus
Other Common NamesHypostomus, Sucker-Mouth Catfish
Scientific NameHypostomus plecostomus FamilyLoricariidae
CommunityGeneral
ClassAlgae Eater
Temperature78 ºF
Swimming RangeBottom
Adult Length18-24 inches
Feeding HabitsPrefers fresh spinach, zucchini, peas, lettuce and driftwood. Will accept algae wafers and tablets.
CompatibilityPeaceful with other fish, but intolerant of their own kind.
Habitat Southern Brazil: Decorate heavily with live plants, driftwood and rocks.
BreedingDifference between male and female unknown. Breeding not successful in the aquarium.
Additional CommentsStrong current required to provide high levels of dissolved oxygen. Driftwood is essential to provide roughage in their diet.
Spotted Rafael
Common NameSpotted Rafael
Other Common NamesTalking Catfish, Spotted Talking Catfish
Scientific NameAgamyxis pectinifrons FamilyDoradidae
CommunityGeneral
ClassCatfish
Temperature78 ºF
Swimming RangeBottom
Adult Length6 inches
Feeding Habitsrefers small live foods such as brine shrimp, blood worms, glass worms and tubifex worms. Frozen brine shrimp, plankton, beef heart, glass worms and blood worms. Freeze dried, pellet and tablet food will be accepted on occasion.
CompatibilityA peaceful fish that tolerates their own kind and other catfish species. May eat any smaller fish in the aquarium.
HabitatEcuador-Peru: Moderately decorate with live plants, rocks and driftwood.
BreedingUnknown
Additional CommentsThey are very active in the evening which is the best time to feed them. They may make audible clicking noises in the evenings. Handle these fish with care, as there sharp spines will cause damage.
Striped Rafael
Common NameStriped Rafael
Other Common NamesTalking Catfish, Striped Talking Catfish
Scientific NamePlatydoras costatus FamilyDoradidae
CommunityGeneral
ClassCatfish
Temperature78 ºF
Swimming RangeBottom
Adult Length8-8 1/2 inches
Feeding HabitsFresh algae, zucchini and spinach. Prefers small live foods such as brine shrimp, blood worms, glass worms and tubifex worms. Frozen brine shrimp, plankton, beef heart, glass worms and blood worms. Freeze dried, pellet and tablet food will be accepted on occasion.
CompatibilityA peaceful fish that tolerates their own kind and other catfish species. May eat smaller fish.
HabitatPeru: Moderately decorate with live plants, rocks and driftwood.
BreedingUnknown
Additional CommentsThey are very active in the evening which is the best time to feed them. They may make audible clicking noises in the evenings.
Upside Down Catfish
Common NameUpside Down Catfish
Other Common Names--
Scientific NameSynodontis nigriventris FamilyMochocidae
CommunityGeneral
ClassCatfish
Temperature78 ºF
Swimming RangeTop-Middle-Bottom
Adult Length3-4 inches
Feeding HabitsPrefers small live foods such as brine shrimp, blood worms, glass worms and tubifex worms. Frozen brine shrimp, plankton, beef heart, glass worms and blood worms. Freeze dried food will be accepted on occasion.
CompatibilityA peaceful schooling fish.
HabitatAfrica: Moderately decorate with live plants, rocks and driftwood.
BreedingThe coloration of the male is darker than the females. The fry will swim upright for the first two months after hatching.
Additional CommentsTheir unusual name suits them, as this particular catfish rarely swim upright. They prefer to swim upside down in search of food under leaves of plants are floating on the surface.