Field Guide

Catfish

Catfish are the unsung heroes of the aquarium. Browse by type below.

Have a photo of one of these species? Submit it here to be featured on the species guide.

Natural-history-style illustration of the Adolfoi Corydoras (Corydoras adolfoi).

Corydoras

Panda, Sterbai, Bronze and more
Natural-history-style illustration of the Golden Nigrita Catfish (Synodontis nigrita).

Synodontis

Cuckoo, Featherfin, Polka Dot and more
Natural-history-style illustration of the Pictus Catfish (Pimelodus pictus).

Other Catfish

Pictus, Otocinclus, Raphael Catfish and more