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🔺10 amazing facts about catfish that many people don’t know

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🔺10 amazing facts about catfish that many people don’t know

1. Catfish have over 100,000 taste buds on their bodies, helping them detect food in murky waters.

2. Catfish can grow up to 10 feet long and weigh over 600 pounds, making them one of the largest freshwater fish.

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3. Catfish have a unique skeletal system, with flexible spines and no scales, allowing them to twist and turn in tight spaces.

4. Catfish are expert bottom-dwellers, using their whisker-like barbels to detect prey and navigate in dark waters.

5. Catfish can live up to 20 years in the wild, although most farm-raised catfish are harvested within 2-3 years.

6. Catfish are incredibly hardy and can survive in low-oxygen environments, making them well-suited to aquaculture.

7. Catfish have a highly developed sense of hearing, using their swim bladder to detect vibrations in the water.

8. Catfish are important ecological cleaners, feeding on decaying matter and helping maintain water quality.

9. Catfish are monogamous, with some species forming long-term pair bonds during breeding season.

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10. Catfish are a vital food source globally, with over 2 million metric tons consumed annually, providing essential protein and income for millions of people.

These facts showcase the fascinating biology and importance of catfish!

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