First record of the white catfish Ameiurus catus in Great Britain

The North American catfish Ameiurus catus is recorded for the first time in Great Britain. An albino variety of 620 mm fork length and 4550 g was believed to have been an ornamental fish that was introduced subsequently into the wild.

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Published in:Journal of fish biology 2006-10, Vol.69 (4), p.1236-1238
Main Authors: Britton, J. R., Davies, G. D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agnatha. Pisces
Ameiurus catus
Biological and medical sciences
Freshwater
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Ictaluridae
introduction
ornamental
Vertebrates: general zoology, morphology, phylogeny, systematics, cytogenetics, geographical distribution
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Summary:The North American catfish Ameiurus catus is recorded for the first time in Great Britain. An albino variety of 620 mm fork length and 4550 g was believed to have been an ornamental fish that was introduced subsequently into the wild.
ISSN:0022-1112
1095-8649
DOI:10.1111/j.1095-8649.2006.01171.x