Catfish barbels (whiskers), skin and fins are actually covered with "taste buds." And don't worry, the whiskers are soft and flexible and will not sting or poke you. Catfish are primarily bottom ...

The iconic barbels, or whiskers, near the mouth aren't the danger zone. Sharp spines near venom glands are on the edges of the dorsal and pectoral fins of a catfish. When the animal is threatened ...

These factors help regulate and maintain a balanced ecosystem. “They (catfish) are characterised by the presence of barbels, which resemble a cat’s whiskers, and hence their name,” said Heok Hee Ng, ...

From record-breaking catches to the traits that make them unique, let’s dive into the world of Missouri’s aquatic giants. Catfish are a group of ray-finned fish known for their prominent barbels, ...

Catfish have long barbels that resemble a cat’s whiskers, which extend from the sides of their faces. There are close to 3,000 species of catfish, with the channel catfish being the most common. Most ...

Catfish, known for their whisker-like barbels, use these to navigate and hunt in murky waters where visibility is low. This adaptation has been key to their survival in diverse environments, ...

Like all catfish, the most distinguishing feature of the pictus catfish is its long whiskers or barbels. These barbels are extremely long and can even extend down to the tail fin. Pictus catfish ...

Researchers from the ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBFGR) have identified a new species of yellow catfish, Horabagrus obscurus, in the Chalakudy River, Kerala. Distinguished by ...