Catfish

A catfish is a diverse group of ray-finned fish named for the prominent barbels around their mouth, which resemble a cat's whiskers. They are found in a variety of freshwater and saltwater habitats around the world. 🐟

Catfish have a stout body with a flattened head and a pair of long barbels that extend from their upper and lower jaws. Their skin is typically a grayish-brown color and is often scaleless. Some species of catfish have a series of spines on their fins that can deliver a painful sting.

Catfish are found in a wide variety of habitats, including rivers, lakes, ponds, and even oceans. They are omnivores and their diet is diverse, consisting of a wide variety of foods, from algae and plant matter to insects, fish, and decaying organic material.

Catfish are primarily bottom feeders, using their barbels to "taste" the water and to find food. They are a common food source for humans and are known to be a very versatile and hardy fish.