First record of the white catfish Ameiurus catus in Great Britain

Authors: Britton, J.R. and Davies, G.D.

Journal: Journal of Fish Biology

Volume: 69

Issue: 4

Pages: 1236-1238

eISSN: 1095-8649

ISSN: 0022-1112

DOI: 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2006.01171.x

Abstract:

The North American catfish Ameiurus catus is recorded for the first time in Great Britain. An albino variety of 620 mm fork length and 4550 g was believed to have been an ornamental fish that was introduced subsequently into the wild. © 2006 The Authors.

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