Mississippi River

Fish Facts: Blue Catfish

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Blue Catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) reach a maximum size of over 100 pounds. Blue cats look much like other catfish in that they have ‘skin’ instead of scales and whiskers around the mouth. Blue catfish are often mistake for Channel Catfish. It is easy to tell them apart by looking at the anal fin. On a … Read more

Fish Facts: Spoonbill Catfish – Polyodon spathula

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The Spoonbill Catfish (Polyodon spathula) also known as the paddlefish, is one of most ancient fish around and also one of the weirdest looking fish species. Spoonbill catfish are not actually catfish at all as the name implies. Spoonbill Catfish were once endangered but are now making a comeback. Spoonbill catfish have been around for … Read more