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Black Bullhead Catfish
Classification
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Kingdom: |
Animalia |
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Phylum: |
Chordata |
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Class: |
Osteichthyes |
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Order: |
? |
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Family: |
Ictaluidae |
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Genus: |
Ictalurus |
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Species: |
melas |
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Variety or Subspecies: |
not applicable |
Characteristics
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Dimensions: |
1-2 lbs (0.5-0.9 kg) |
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Color: |
dark olive or black (sometimes olive), white (sometimes yellow)
belly, whitish bar possible at base of caudal fin |
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Lifespan: |
? |
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Native/ Introduced: |
Native |
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Origin: |
Mid-section North America |
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