The white bullhead (Ameiurus catus), also known as the white catfish, is a member of the family Ictaluridae of the order Siluriformes.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of White Catfish being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Ictalurus punctatus
- Ameiurus nebulosus
- Ameiurus melas
- Ictalurus lupus
- Ictalurus furcatus
- Ameiurus platycephalus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Siluriformes
- Family
- Ictaluridae
- Genus
- Ameiurus
- Species
- Ameiurus catus
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