Ictalurus punctatus
| Common Names: | Channel Catfish Graceful Catfish |
| Synonyms: | Silurus punctatus |
| Family: | Ictaluridae |
| Category: | Catfish_Bottom_Feeders |
| Distribution: | Pacific - North; Southern and Western USA. |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Predatory; Predatory, not suitable for most communities. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
| Care: | Feed small fish, large sinking pellets. Will eat most foods. A very large aquarium is required with dark areas and fine gravel. Plants are usually uprooted by constant digging. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 130cm (51.2") Female: 130cm (51.2") |
| Water Region: | Bottom; Bottom |
| Activity: | Nocturnal; Nocturnal |
| Gender: | Not possible to determine. |
| Breeding: | Attempts should be made only in large ponds. |
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| Comments: | Not recommended for home aquaria. There is also an albino version as well. |
| Main Colours: | Silver, Black |
| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Downturned |
| Tail: | Forked |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
| Contributors: | gnr4ever8794 |
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