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The Mekong giant catfish is the heaviest catfish ever reliably recorded. A female caught in northern Thailand in 2005 weighed 646 pounds (293 kilograms) and measured approximately 8 feet 11 inches (2.7 meters) long. Although other catfish may grow longer, no heavier individual has been documented with comparable measurements. This enormous freshwater fish lives in … Read more

Glass catfish are unusual freshwater fish famous for their nearly transparent bodies. Their visible spines, internal organs, long barbels, and shimmering appearance make them look like tiny swimming skeletons. They are also called ghost glass catfish, phantom catfish, or Asian glass catfish. Despite their delicate appearance, these peaceful schooling fish can live successfully in a … Read more

The goonch catfish is a powerful river predator recognized by its broad head, flattened body, enormous mouth, and sharp teeth. Also called the giant devil catfish, it inhabits fast-flowing rivers across the Indian subcontinent. Stories describing it as a “man-eating catfish” have made the species famous, particularly after its appearance on River Monsters. Although juvenile … Read more

The European catfish (Silurus glanis), better known as the Wels catfish, is Europe’s largest freshwater fish. It has an enormous flattened head, a wide mouth, smooth scaleless skin, and long whisker-like barbels. Native to parts of Europe and western Asia, it has also been introduced into many new rivers and lakes for fishing. This adaptable … Read more

Catfish range from tiny aquarium species to enormous river fish weighing hundreds of pounds. The biggest verified catfish ever documented was a 646-pound Mekong giant catfish caught in Thailand in 2005. However, “biggest catfish” can mean several things: the heaviest individual, the longest fish, the largest species, or the largest catfish caught by an angler. … Read more

The walking catfish is an unusual air-breathing freshwater fish famous for moving across wet ground. Instead of truly walking, it wriggles its long body while using its strong pectoral fins for support. This ability allows it to leave shrinking ponds and search for another body of water. Native to tropical Asia, the fish has also … Read more

Saltwater catfish are marine and brackish-water fish recognized by their smooth, scaleless bodies, whisker-like barbels and sharp fin spines. They are common around bays, estuaries, beaches, river mouths and coastal waters in many warm regions. In Florida and the Gulf of Mexico, the hardhead and gafftopsail are the best-known species. Both can be eaten, but … Read more

The Mekong giant catfish is one of the world’s largest freshwater fish. Known scientifically as Pangasianodon gigas, this enormous, mostly toothless catfish is native only to Southeast Asia’s Mekong River basin. Adults can approach 10 feet in length and weigh hundreds of pounds, yet they primarily consume algae, plant material, and detritus. Despite its extraordinary … Read more

The panda cory catfish is a small, peaceful freshwater fish recognized by its pale body and bold black markings around the eyes, dorsal fin, and tail. Its panda-like appearance, gentle behavior, and active bottom-feeding habits make it popular in community aquariums. However, panda corys should not be treated as tank-cleaning tools. They need a proper … Read more

The hardhead catfish is a common saltwater catfish found along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America. Recognizable by its deeply forked tail, six whisker-like barbels, and three sharp fin spines, this fish is frequently caught from beaches, piers, bridges, bays, and coastal waterways. Hardheads are edible, but many anglers release them because they … Read more