The veined catfish is a freshwater species known for its distinctive vein-like patterns on its body. It typically inhabits slow-moving rivers and estuaries. Growing up to 24 inches and weighing around 15 pounds, it feeds on small fish and invertebrates. This nocturnal fish is solitary, often hiding during the day and emerging at night to hunt. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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