The scientific or taxonomic name would be Ictalurus punctatus.
The scientific name of the Channel catfish is Ictalurus punctatus. It belongs to the kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Actinopterygii, order Siluriformes, and family Ictaluridae.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Ictalurus punctatus.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Ictalurus spp.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Ameiurus melas (formerly Ictalurus melas).
The scientific classification of catfish is as follows:Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: Actinopterygii
There are many fish in the catfish family, but here is a list of selected common species; Blue catfish-Ictalurus Furcatatus, Channel catfish-Ictalurus Punctatus, White catfish-Ameiurus Catus, Flathead Catfish-Pylodictis Olivaris.
The kingdom is Animalia. The phylum is chordata. the class is actinopterygii. the order is Siluriformes. the family is Siluridae. the scientific name is Silurus glanis.
catfish ussually have scientific name such as suliriformes
Channel catfish have ancestry links from many river systems
The name "catfish" is not a good scientific name because it is a common name that does not adhere to the standardized naming conventions used in scientific classification. Scientific names, known as binomial nomenclature, follow a specific format to ensure consistency and clarity in identifying organisms across languages and regions. Therefore, using a common name like "catfish" can lead to confusion, as there are many different species of fish that can be referred to as "catfish" in various locations.
The channel catfish.
Channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) is a freshwater species.
The Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) is a fresh water fish exclusively.