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Bagre del canal

Order Siluriformes
Family Ictaluridae

A freshwater fish, the channel catfish has an elongated and cylindrical body, typically displaying a greyish or yellowish colouration with dark spots along its dorsal and flank regions. Notably, it is characterized by long, sensitive barbels around its mouth, which it employs for tactile food detection in its aquatic environment. The fish features a high dorsal fin with a poisonous spine.

Characteristics
FAO code
ITP
Specie
Ictalurus punctatus
Type
White fish
FAO Fishing Areas
  • Área1:Africa - Inland waters.
  • Área2:America
  • Área3:America
  • Área4:Asia - Inland waters.
  • Área5:Europe - Inland waters.
  • Área6:Oceania - Inland waters
  • North - Inland waters
  • South - Inland waters
International denominations
Germany Aalwels
France Poisson-chat
Italy Pesce gatto americano
United Kingdom Channel catfish
Fishing arts
Aquaculture
Hooks

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