Catfish are bottom feeders and are all similarly shaped, despite size differences, and are most active at night. One of the unique characteristics of the catfish is that their skin i… See more

There are 40 types of catfish families in the world (30 in the U.S. alone) and over 3,000 catfish species! One out of every 20 known vertebrate animals is one catfish. That’s an extremely h… See more

Throughout North America, anglers primarily look for and catch what is known as “The Big Three.” These three catfish species have large populations in large sections of … See more

Catfish have such a unique look to them, along with some fascinating personalities. It’s no wonder that catfish have become famous for aquarium owners. Some of these catfis… See more

Classification helps us understand diversity better, where species come from, and what else connects them. Here, we break down the seven levels of taxonomic classificatio… See more