Ictalurus lupus explained
Ictalurus lupus (the bagre lobo or headwater catfish) is a species of catfish in the family Ictaluridae.[1] It resembles the closely related channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), but is smaller, lacks spots, and has a caudal fin with a shallower fork, and grows to a total length of 48cm (19inches).[2] It is found in Northeastern Mexico and the Southwestern United States.[3]
Notes and References
- Web site: headwater catfish Ictalurus lupus. 2021-06-08. txstate.fishesoftexas.org.
- Web site: 2017-07-18. Headwater Catfish. 2021-06-08. Florida Museum. en-US.
- Kelsch. Steven W.. Hendricks. Fred S.. September 1990. Distribution of the Headwater Catfish Ictalurus lupus (Osteichthyes: Ictaluridae). 3671942. The Southwestern Naturalist. 35. 3. 292–297.