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Ictalurus lupus (Girard, 1858)

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Description: Short pectoral fin spines, anal fin rays 22-27, caudal fin less forked than other members of this genera. Habitat: Inhabits sandy and rocky riffles, runs and pools of clear creeks and small rivers and also springs. Remarks: Greatly resembles a small channel catfish, however, body lacks spots and the caudal fin is not deeply forked, the base of the anal fin is longer than the head length.

Common Name:

Headwater catfish

Synonyms:

Pimelodus lupus

Family:

Ictaluridae

Distribution:

North America: USA to Rio Grande drainage including Pecos River system in southeast New Mexico and Devils River in southern Texas; also in northeastern Mexico. Type locality: Headwaters of Rio Pecos, Texas.

Size:

40.0cm. (14ins)

Temp:

15-23°C (57-73°F)

p.H.

6.0-7.5.

Reference:

McClanes, A.J. (ed.) 1974 Field guide to freshwater fishes of North America. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York. 212 p.
The Audubon Society Field guide to North American Fishes, Whales & Dolphins. Alfred A. Knopf, New York. 848 p.

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Ictalurus lupus

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