Allfishes
Asian stinging catfish
Heteropneustes fossilis
The Asian stinging catfish has an elongated, slightly compressed body that writhes like a snake when …
Freshwater
Freshwater fish spend part or all of their lives in fresh water, such as rivers and lakes, with a salinity of less than 1.05%.
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Blotched upside-down catfish
Synodontis nigriventris
Body stocky, slightly flattened at the sides. Back more convex than abdomen, eyes large, mouth lower …
Blue leopard corydoras
Corydoras paleatus
The Blue Leopard Corydoras has a strongly curved back line and an almost flat abdomen. Its …
Brazhnikov's catfish
Tachysurus brashnikowi
Brazhnikov's catfish belongs to the family Bagridae (bagrid catfishes). The species is a demersal fish, meaning …
Bullhead, Black
Ameiurus melas
The "black" bullhead can actually be yellowish green, dark green, olive, brown, or black on the …
Bullhead, Brown
Ameiurus nebulosus
The head of the brown bullhead is large for its round and slender body, and the …
Bullhead, Yellow
Ameiurus natalis
A moderately slender fish, it has skin without scales. The coloration varies from yellowish-olive to brown …
Burbot
Lota lota
The head is flattened, broad, with an unpaired antenna on the chin and short antennae at …
Bushymouth catfish
Ancistrus dolichopterus
The Bushymouth catfish has a flattened body that is completely covered in polygonal bony plates. Its …
Candiru
Vandellia cirrhosa
The candiru has an elongated body, a small head, and an abdomen that may appear swollen, …
Cascarudo
Callichthys callichthys
Cascarudo has an elongated, slightly flattened body covered with two rows of bony plates. It has …
Catfish, Blue
Ictalurus furcatus
Blue catfish are usually bluish-grey or slate-blue, without spots or other markings, although they can be …
Catfish, Channel
Ictalurus punctatus
The body is bare, elongated, slender and compressed at the rear. The caudal fin is long …
Catfish, Flathead
Pylodictus olivaris
The flathead catfish has a distinctive appearance and is not easily confused with any other species. …
Catfish, White
Ameiurus catus
White catfish resemble a cross between a channel cat and a bullhead, with a slightly forked …
Catfish: Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
Most catfish have no scales, but some are covered with heavy scales. They are characterised by …
Madtom, Brown
Noturus phaeus
Brown madtom has a dull coloration. The upper part of the body has a chocolate brown …
Madtoms: Black Madtom
Noturus funebris
The madtom is recognized by its unique fleshy fin. In non-madtom catfish, the fat fin protrudes …
Malapterurus electricus
Malapterurus electricus
Malapterurus electricus has a characteristic appearance that distinguishes it from most other catfish. It has an …
Sterba's corydoras
Corydoras sterbai
Compared to other species in the genus, Sterba's Corydoras has a relatively high body. There are …
Stonecat
Noturus flavus
Stonecats have an olive, yellowish, or slate-colored upper half of the body and are the only …
Wels catfish
Silurus glanis
The Wels catfish can be distinguished from other catfish by its two pairs of antennae, naked …
Yellow catfish
Tachysurus sinensis
The body of the Yellow catfish is elongated, lacks scales, and is covered in mucus. The …