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Some prefer deeper waters, and others prefer shallow regions.

Though fishermen target this species less frequently than blue or channel catfish, fishermen do catch them, and people consider their meat tasty.Įach species has slightly different habitat preferences.

Yellow Bullhead – This common fish lives in murky habitats with mud or clay bottoms.

Brown Bullhead – The Native American Ojibwe group refers to this species as the “wawaazisii.” To this clan, the fish is an important symbol, and legend tells that the wawaazisii was a founder of one of the original clans.

Additionally, people do not target this species in sportfishing as frequently as the blue catfish or channel catfish. They often congregate in large numbers near dams and in similar sheltered regions.

Black Bullhead – This species is one of the more social species of catfish.

Learn more about what makes a few common species so interesting, below. Interesting Facts About the BullheadĮach species in this group is slightly different from the next. Most species measure about 10 inches long on average, though each is slightly different. Most species have dark colored skin with light or white underbellies. They also share the typical whisker-like facial growths known as barbels. However, most share a uniquely square-shaped tailfin. Each of the seven species is slightly different from the last.