Black Bullhead Catfish
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| Black Bullhead Catfish | ||||
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| Ameiurus melas | ||||
| Species Information | ||||
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_bullhead | ||||
| Size / weight | ||||
| Common | up to | 0.8 (1.8) | kg (lb) | |
| Trophy | up to | 1.7 (3.7) | kg (lb) | |
| Price / Reward | ||||
| Common | per kg | 35 |  |
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| Trophy | per kg | 36 | |
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Description
Black Bullhead (Ameiurus melas) is a species of Bullhead Catfish commonly found throughout the central United States. These fish usually live in slow-moving, muddy waters with soft bottoms. Black Bullhead can be identified by its squared tail fin, black barbels and a tan crescent around the tail. Average adult Black Bullheads weigh from 0.3 to 1 kg (11 oz to 2 lb), but Trophy specimen of up to 2 kg (4.5 lb) can sometimes be caught. These fish are nocturnal omnivorous feeders and will eat almost anything, from grains and algae to insects, dead or living fish and crustaceans.
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