Balsas catfish
Ictalurus balsanus
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Freshwater
Familia
Overview
Balsas catfish (Ictalurus balsanus) is a freshwater fish of the family Ictaluridae (North American catfishes), in the order Siluriformes.
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Orden | Siluriformes (Catfishes) |
| Familia | Ictaluridae (North American catfishes) |
| Especies | Ictalurus balsanus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
What family does Balsas catfish belong to?
Balsas catfish (Ictalurus balsanus) belongs to the family Ictaluridae (North American catfishes) in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).
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