MammalAtlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
An iconic migratory fish that travels thousands of miles between freshwater rivers and the open ocean. They are born in rivers, migrate to sea, and return to their birthplace to spawn.
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
MammalLeast Concern
North America's most numerous catfish species, known for their whisker-like barbels covered in taste buds. They can taste and smell with their entire body surface.
Quick Facts
Size
Length: 12-24 inches (up to 50)
Weight
2-15 lbs (up to 58 lbs)
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Fish, insects, crayfish, mollusks, plants
Habitat
Freshwater rivers, lakes, and reservoirs
Habitat Type
Aquatic
Did You Know?
They have over 250,000 taste buds covering their body!
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