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Catfish have existed for millions of years, with fossil evidence dating back to the Late Cretaceous period, around 100 million years ago. However, the formal scientific description of catfish began in the 18th century, with early classifications made by naturalists like Carl Linnaeus in 1758. The discovery of catfish as a distinct group of fish has evolved over time with ongoing research and exploration.

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Catfish are a diverse group of fish that have been known and utilized by various cultures for thousands of years, so it's difficult to attribute their "discovery" to a single person. Indigenous peoples of North America, for example, were among the first to catch and consume catfish long before European colonization. Therefore, catfish were not so much discovered as they were recognized and utilized by different cultures throughout history.


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