The Brown bullhead is a freshwater fish characterized by its mottled brown body and whisker-like barbels. It inhabits slow-moving waters with muddy bottoms. This species typically grows to 8-14 inches and weighs 1-2 pounds. Omnivorous, it feeds on insects, plants, and small fish. Brown bullheads are nocturnal and often exhibit schooling behavior. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Brown bullhead
length · weight
Brown bullhead
Maynard Lake (Centennial Park)
length · weight


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