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Definition of channel catfish

channel catfish

Plural:channel catfish
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North American A highly abundant North American freshwater fish (Ictalurus punctatus) characterized by its scaleless body, deeply forked tail, and prominent whisker-like barbels, heavily utilized in both sport fishing and commercial aquaculture.

Example

"The angler cast a line into the deep bend of the river, hoping to catch a large channel catfish for dinner."

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