Catfishes

Synonyms

Arius

Catfish

Catfish, Colombian

Colombian Catfish

Eremophilus mutisii

Heteropneustes

Plotosus

Siluriformes

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.