Catfish Facts
- Most Catfish are found in fresh water.
- U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish is a lean fish.
- Catfish are distinguished by the presence of barbels, or "whiskers"; the lack of true scales.
- Catfish is an excellent source of protein.
- Fresh water catfish are usually egg layers and will watch over their eggs until they hatch.
- Most catfish have small eyes and rely on taste, smell, and hearing.
- Catfish is low in saturated (bad) fat and is a moderate source of polyunsaturated (good) fat and omega-3 fatty acids.
- U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish is the No. 1 farm-raised finfish in America.
- Many catfish are inactive during the day, coming out to feed at night.
- More catfish is produced in the United States on a yearly basis than all other farmed fish combined.
- In 2000 Americans ate more than a pound of catfish per person
- Catfish is the fourth most popular fish in the United States.
- Ninety-four percent of all U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish is raised in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
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