Catfish
Yellow Bullhead
Ameiurus natalis
FreshwaterIctaluridaeLeast Concern
About
The Yellow Bullhead is a freshwater catfish characterized by its yellowish-brown to olive-brown coloration and a rounded caudal fin. It is a bottom-dwelling fish, often found in sluggish waters with plenty of vegetation or cover, and is known for its opportunistic feeding habits.
- Average size
- 8-14 inches, 0.5-2 lbs
- Colors
- Yellowish-brown to olive-brown, yellow or white barbels, light-colored belly
- Diet
- Omnivorous; insects, crustaceans, mollusks, small fish, and plant matter
- Region
- Eastern and Central United States, from the Great Lakes region south to the Gulf Coast