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Ictalurus

Ictalurus

9.9
A group of North American catfish that live in lakes and rivers, like the channel catfish
  • noun
  • /ɪkˈtælʊrəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Ictalurus
  • The genus Ictalurus includes several species of catfish native to North America.

Examples

  • The popular channel catfish is classified under the genus Ictalurus.

  • Scientists studied the habitat preferences of Ictalurus in the Mississippi River basin.

  • The Ictalurus species is known for its adaptability to different water conditions.

  • Many anglers prefer fishing for Ictalurus in local lakes.

  • Scientists studied the habitat preferences of Ictalurus in the Mississippi River basin.

  • The genus Ictalurus includes several species of catfish native to North America.

  • The popular channel catfish is classified under the genus Ictalurus.

Synonyms

genus Ictalurus
vsIctalurus
  • Specialized
9.0

A group of North American freshwater catfish like channel catfish

has identical meaning but uses an alternative formal naming style

Compounds

genus Ictalurus
  • Specialized
9.0

A group of North American freshwater catfish like channel catfish

Ictalurus punctatus
  • Specialized
7.7

A freshwater catfish often found in rivers and eaten as food

Surface Forms

Ictalurus singular
Ictalurus plural

Etymology

Ictalurus comes from Greek parts ichthys 'fish' and ailouros 'cat'. So the name literally means 'cat-fish' and helps you remember that this group includes the North American catfish.