Freshwater Fish Identification
Channel Catfish and Blue Catfish
Channel Catfish
A. Body with dark spots (spots may be absent in large
adults)
B. Outer margin of anal fin rounded, and anal fin
with 24 to 29 rays
Blue Catfish
A. Body without dark spots
B. Outer
margin of anal fin straight, and anal fin with 30 to 36 rays
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