Catfish comprise an incredibly large and diverse group of animals much larger, in fact than most people realize. One in four species of all freshwater fishes is a catfish.
Most catfish are found in fresh water, although there are two families that contain saltwater species.
Many of the world’s significant river systems are home to at least one species of catfish, and in most cases these fish rank among the largest fish of the river system.
There is little finesse in angling for any of the catfish. They love in deep holes, often in turbid water, and their diet is unsophisticated, as they use eight sense barbells to locate foods.
Most catfish prefer the sluggish localities of lakes and rivers; some do best in fairly swift waters.
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