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Catfishes

MESHD002397

Common name of the order Siluriformes. This order contains many families and over 2,000 species, including venomous species. Heteropneustes and Plotosus genera have dangerous stings and are aggressive. Most species are passive stingers.

Synonyms

  • Siluriformes
  • Catfish
  • Heteropneustes
  • Plotosus
  • Arius
  • Eremophilus mutisii
  • Colombian Catfish
  • Catfish, Colombian

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:28:01.396Z