Ictalurus furcatus (Valenciennes, 1840)

Blue catfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Siluriformes \| Ictaluridae
Synonyms	Pimelodus furcatus, Ameiurus meridionalis, Ictalurus meridionalis, ... more
Common names	Bagre azul, Bagre azul, Bagre azul, ... more

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Main reference

Robins, C.R., R.M. Bailey, C.E. Bond, J.R. Brooker, E.A. Lachner, R.N. Lea and W.B. Scott. 1991. (Ref. 3814)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 165 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5723); max. published weight: 68.0 kg (Ref. 9988); max. reported age: 21 years (Ref. 12193)

Environment

Demersal; freshwater; brackish; depth range 50 - ? m (Ref. 5723)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 44°N - 26°N

North America: Major rivers of the Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio basins, south to Mexico and northern Guatemala. Trade restricted in Germany (Anl.3 BArtSchV).
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Inhabits deep water of impoundments and main channels and backwaters of medium to large rivers, over mud, sand and gravel (Ref. 5723). Prefers clear, strongly flowing water. Marketed fresh and frozen. Eaten steamed, fried, broiled, microwaved and baked (Ref. 9988).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquaculture: commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: public aquariums


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (tmax=21)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Very high vulnerability (85 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Froese, Rainer

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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