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Definition of blue catfish

blue catfish

Plural:blue catfish
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North American A large species of North American freshwater catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) native to the Mississippi River basin, characterized by its slate-blue skin, deeply forked tail, and prominent whisker-like barbels.

Example

"The angler carefully released the massive blue catfish back into the Missouri River after weighing it."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blue catfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blue%20catfish
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