Hardhead Catfish

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Hardhead Catfish

Hardhead Catfish

Arius felis

Hardhead catfish have six rounded barbels that stick out from their chins like whiskers. These barbels help the catfish find crabs, fish and shrimp in the muddy bays where they live.

The hardheads' willingness to bite a hook has given them the nickname "tourist trout."

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