AnAge entry for Ictalurus furcatus

Classification (HAGRID: 04568)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Teleostei
            Order: Siluriformes
                Family: Ictaluridae
                    Genus: Ictalurus
Species
Ictalurus furcatus
Common name
Blue catfish
Synonyms
Pimelodus affinis, Silurus cerulescens, Pimelodus furcatus, Amiurus ponderosus

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
21 years (wild)
Source
ref. 454
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

Age of sexual maturity is unknown and it is likely longevity is underestimated.

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Adult weight
37,450 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 163997
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 66913
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