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Catfish, blue-Ictalurus furcatus

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Scientific Classification Kingdom:Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Osteichthyes Order:Siluriformes Family:Ictaluridae Genus:Ictalurus Genus species:Ictalurus furcatus Animal Characteristics Head-Body Length:1.5 m Weight:45 kg Identification:The body of the blue catfish is slender and silver-blue in color. Its belly is pale. Several pairs of sensory barbels surround the mouth. Habitat:Rivers, lakes Diet:Carnivore: fish, crayfish Reproduction:Females shed their eggs in nests near a rock or submerged log. Both parents help guard the eggs and young when they hatch. Social Structure:Blue catfish are generally very content being without the company of other catfish. Status:No special status Interesting Facts:This species is an important commercial fish. Other Information Geographic:Southeastern North America Date:1965-12 Subjects:Ictalurus Ictaluridae Catfishes Osteichthyes Fishes Vertebrates Chordata Aquatic animals
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