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Although catfish have what looks like whiskers, they are actually barbels. The barbells have taste receptors on them, so a catfish can find food in it's natural, murky habitat.
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What are the whiskers on a catfish called?
Catfish whiskers are called barbels.
What does a Catfish do with its whiskers?
catfish use their whiskers to feel and taste in the mud and the water.
Do catfish have whiskers?
Catfish do have whiskers which are called barbels and they help the fish find food
Why do catfish have whiskers?
but
What animal has an odd number of whiskers?
Catfish have an odd number of whiskers. In fact, catfish are the only animal who have an odd number of whiskers.
What breed are fish with whiskers and spots?
catfish have whiskers and spots
How do you tell the difference of a carp and a catfish?
a catfish has whiskers and a carp doesn't.
Why don't catfish have kittens?
Catfish do have children, but they are not called kittens. The catfish got its name by the whiskers it.
What kind of fish can sting you with its whiskers?
I am pretty sure that Catfish can sting you with their whiskers. :)
What is the true name of the whiskers on a catfish?
Barbels
Do goldfish have anything like whiskers?
No. That is a catfish.
How many whiskers do catfish have?
mostly 8
