The difference between clamp fish and catfish

Clamp fish, also known as clamp cat, channel catfish, catfish and catfish, slime fish, they are catfish, the appearance is very similar, but there are differences. So, what's the difference between clamp fish and catfish?

Difference one, different species: clamp fish is catfish, catfish is catfish.

Second, the appearance is different: the tail of the clamp fish is bifurcated, there are 4 pairs of 8 whiskers on the head, 1 pair of nose whiskers, 1 pair of jaws, 2 pairs of whiskers, the longest whiskers and the shortest nose whiskers. The catfish has an unbifurcated tail, 2 pairs of 4 whiskers on the head, and a short top and bottom.

Third, the distribution is different: clamp fish are distributed in the basins of the central United States, southern Canada and parts of the Atlantic coast. It was introduced to China in 1984 and is now suitable for breeding in most areas of China. It mainly lives in the bottom of lakes, rivers, gravel and stones. Like to eat in groups under dark light conditions, and have the habit of eating during the day and night. Catfish are distributed all over the world, mainly living in the middle and lower layers of rivers, lakes, reservoirs and ponds, mostly in coastal areas, hiding under grass, rocks or deep water during the day, and foraging frequently at night.

Fourth, different eating habits: clamp fish are omnivorous fish based on plant feed, and the main feeding objects are benthos, aquatic insects, zooplankton, rotifers, organic detritus and macroalgae. Catfish are carnivorous fish, preying on small fish, such as meal strips, crucian carp, goby fish, wheat ear fish, carp, Loach, etc., as well as shrimp and aquatic insects.

Difference five, different nutrition: clamp fish has extremely high nutritional value, with the characteristics of fresh and tonic, and the meat is thick without thorns, slippery and tender, fat and delicious. Catfish is rich in nutrition, has strong essence, strong bone and longevity, and has delicate meat, few thorns, delicious and rich, appetizing and easy to digest.

Although clamp fish and catfish are catfish, but clamp fish is catfish, catfish is catfish, catfish is catfish. In addition, the clamp fish has a bifurcated tail with 4 pairs of 8 whiskers on the head, while the catfish has an unforked tail and 2 pairs of 4 whiskers on the head. They have different distribution, different eating habits and different nutritions. we should pay attention to the differences and not confuse each other.