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Catfish

Ameiurus melas

Photo by KerryHawkins
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Catfish are named for their prominent barbels, which resemble cats whiskers. Catfish are a diverse group of ray-finned fish.

Habitat:

Spotted in the Ord River at Kununurra WA

Species ID Suggestions

Australian Forktail Catfish

Neoarius graeffei
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PublishedMay 6, 2013

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