The catfish family includes a dozen species in Ohio waters, and some of them are among our best-known fishes. Their ranks include blue, channel and flathead catfish, and three species of bullhead.

Otocinclus fish are small catfish that are native to South America. Otocinclus fish are also called dwarf suckers or otos and mainly eat algae, making them a great addition to your home aquarium.

The pictus catfish is a freshwater species that’s part of the Pimelodidae family of fish, or long-whiskered catfishes. Because of their unique appearance, these fish make popular pets, especially for ...

This is the third recognised species of the genus Glaridoglanis.

If you’re wondering what catfish eat, the answer is just about anything. These fish are opportunists that feast on a wide array of food depending on what’s available. They’re both scavengers and ...

Blue catfish are invading Maryland waterways and posing a serious threat to native species. Yet, how is it that one species of slate blue-bodied fish can be so detrimental to the Chesapeake Bay ...