Catfish are a diverse group of ray-finned fish. Named for their prominent barbels, which resemble a cat's whiskers, catfish range in size and behavior from the three largest species alive, the Mekong giant catfish from Southeast Asia, the wels catfish of Eurasia, and the piraíba of South America, to detritivores, and even to a tiny parasitic species commonly called the candiru, Vandellia cirrhosa. Neither the armour-plated types nor the naked types have scales. Despite their name, not all catfish have prominent barbels or "whiskers". Members of the Siluriformes order are defined by features of the skull and swimbladder. Catfish are of considerable commercial importance; many of the larger species are farmed or fished for food. Many of the smaller species, particularly the genus Corydoras, are important in the aquarium hobby. Many catfish are nocturnal, but others are crepuscular or diurnal.
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Achievement of Catfish
The show inspired the MTV series Catfish: The TV Show. The directors later made the film Paranormal Activity 3.
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Namazu, a giant catfish in Japanese mythology.. Edible fish.. Siluriformes.. Ostariophysi.. Soul food.. Late Cretaceous fish.. Extant Late Cretaceous first appearances.. Commercial fish.. Taxa named by Georges Cuvier.
