They are distinguished from other large catfish species by their near-total lack of barbels, or “whiskers,” as well as by the absence of teeth. (Juveniles have barbels, but these features ...

The newly identified yellow catfish, Horabagrus obscurus, showcases the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats. This ...

They’re a bit like tongues that swim. The taste buds are packed in together most in a catfish’s whiskers, which are called barbels. Catfish often live at the bottom of murky rivers where it ...