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Balsas Catfish

Ictalurus balsanus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Siluriformes ›Family: Ictaluridae ›Genus: Ictalurus

About

Ictalurus balsanus (the Balsas catfish) is found in the Rio Balsas drainage, which it is named after. The Balsas catfish is at threat from the introduced Channel catfish. The first measurements taking of Ictalurus balsanus showed that the catfish is between 10 and 60 centimeters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Balsas Catfish?
The scientific name of Balsas Catfish is Ictalurus balsanus.
What kingdom does Balsas Catfish belong to?
Balsas Catfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Balsas Catfish belong to?
Balsas Catfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Balsas Catfish belong to?
Balsas Catfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Balsas Catfish belong to?
Balsas Catfish belongs to the order Siluriformes.
What family does Balsas Catfish belong to?
Balsas Catfish belongs to the family Ictaluridae.
What genus does Balsas Catfish belong to?
Balsas Catfish belongs to the genus Ictalurus.