Headwater Catfish

Ictalurus lupus

Shallow forked tail no spots

Tropical
Northern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
North America
Medium
Tropical fish

Ictalurus lupus (the bagre lobo or headwater catfish) is a species of catfish in the family Ictaluridae. 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 48 cm (19 in). It is found in Northeastern Mexico and the Southwestern United States.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Ictaluridae
Genus: Ictalurus
Maximum length: 48 cm
Water: Freshwater
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.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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