Catfish

Information about Catfish

Saltwater Catfish - Gaff topsail catfish on a cutting board

Can You Eat Saltwater Catfish?

People can eat saltwater catfish, but they have a reputation for having a strong taste and a lot of small bones. They could be more popular when it comes to food. However, they can be cooked in various ways to make an item for a delicious meal. One thing to […]

Bag of Armored Catfish

What Is an Armored Catfish?

The armored catfish (family Loricariidae) is an algivorous nocturnal fish with a prominent sucker on where their mouth is. When conditions are right, loricariids can grow up to three feet long. The bony plates that cover their bodies are what make them famous. Habitat In tropical South America, Costa Rica, […]

Catfish head and Backbone

Do Catfish Have Backbones?

Catfish have a backbone. The backbone of a catfish does many things, like protecting vital organs, helping the fish move, and hold the body together. Like other vertebrates, most fish have a backbone at the center of their nervous system. Catfish are known all over the world for their unique whiskers. […]

Gilded Catfish, also called Jau

What is a Gilded Catfish?

The Dorado, also known as the Gilded Catfish, is a South American/Bolivian Amazon native species that originated in Wild Colombia and is known as the freshwater champion. A cute fact about this almost extinct species is that they can migrate over distances of nearly 800 kilometers throughout their lives, making […]

Crappie

Do Catfish Eat Crappie?

Most catfish will eat crappies and basically any other smaller fish they can get their mouths on. Especially adult catfish, who don’t tend to be too picky. However, there are several species of catfish out there. While their feeding habits are more or less similar, there are differences to be […]

Feeding a Catfish

Do Catfish Ever Stop Growing?

Technically, catfish don’t stop growing. However, as the fish ages and matures, its development rate begins to diminish. Still, there is a lot to talk about when it comes to catfish growth and the things that can affect their size and how fast they grow. What Causes Catfish to Keep […]

Caught Largemouth Bass

Do Catfish Eat Bass?

Catfish can eat whatever fits in its mouth, and sometimes that can be a bass. However, this is not common, as the bass is a large, aggressive fish which can defend themselves against catfish. Bass is actually an important part of the diet for larger catfish. Smaller species such as […]

What is Wallagonia Leerii?

Wallagonia Leerii is a species of catfish that is more commonly known by the name “Great Tapah.” This is a unique and interesting species of catfish that anglers love for its size and appearance. This unique fish is found in Southeast Asia, from Thailand to Indonesia. The appearance of Wallagonia […]