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Ictaluridae
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Definition
: A family of North American freshwater CATFISHES. It consists of four genera (Ameiurus, Ictalurus, Noturus, Pylodictis,) comprising several species, two of which are eyeless.
Other names
Ictalurus; Channel Catfish; Catfish, Channel; Ameiurus; Catfishes, Bullhead; Pylodictus; Pylodictis; Ictalurus punctatus; Noturus; Channel Catfishes; Catfishes, Channel; Bullhead Catfishes