Blue catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
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Brackish
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 165,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 68,0 kg |
| Tiefenbereich | ?-50m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Brackish
Tiefenbereich
?-50m
Angelinformationen
Sportfisch
Ja
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Siluriformes (Catfishes) |
| Familie | Ictaluridae (North American catfishes) |
| Arten | Ictalurus furcatus |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Blue catfish get?
Blue catfish can grow up to 165.0 cm long and weigh 68.0 kg.
What family does Blue catfish belong to?
Blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) belongs to the family Ictaluridae (North American catfishes) in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).
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