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Description:

Caught in our farm pond. Invasive?

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (14)
Jellis
Up to you if you are planning to eat it. If not then put it back. It's not evasive.
shawn.sboi88
Wish I would've seen him myself, because, to me, it looks as if that is a mouth opening. It sure looks like he is eating well. If we were ever lucky enough to see him again, would u recommend keeping him out?
shawn.sboi88
Thanks ladies! :) sorta seems like he's smiling haha
Jellis
Could be scarring from another animal or maybe a fungus
shawn.sboi88
Unfortunately this is the only photo I have. I didn't personally see the fish, but my cousin took that picture. She threw him back in, so maybe one day we'll see him again. What is up with that mouth?
Jellis
Sukanya, nice catfish but it's no way near this one.
Jellis
I am leaning toward Channel but it could be a Blue. Not a Flathead because the tail is not right. Maybe this will help if you still have the fish or better photos. http://www.serc.si.edu/labs/fish_invert_ecology/invasives/overview.aspx
SukanyaDatta
Would you mind checking out Sperata aor,Pangasianodon hypophthalmus?
shawn.sboi88
Btw, this isn't me and I despise Duck Dynasty! lol
shawn.sboi88
Yeah, the one I posted is a full pic. But, it's cropping it off for some reason.
Jellis
The invasive species would probably be the Walking Catfish and that doesn't look like one. Walking Catfish has long dorsal and anal fins. http://www.columbia.edu/itc/cerc/danoff-burg/invasion_bio/inv_spp_summ/Clarius_batrachus.html
Jellis
Looks like some kind of Catfish. Possibly a Channel. Do you have a picture of the whole fish?
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PublishedMay 21, 2014

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