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Basic Catfish Anatomy

Hover over a link below to display the part of the fish that a term refers to:

Dorsal fin Caudal fin Pectoral fin(s) Pelvic (ventral) fin(s)
Adipose fin Anal fin Fontanel(s) Eye(s)
Inner mandibular barbel(s) Outer mandibular barbel(s) (Supra)occipital process Nuchal Plate
Dorsal Spine Caudal Peduncle Maxillary Barbel(s) Pectoral fin spine(s)
Opercule Humeral (cleithral) Process Nasal Barbel(s)  
Genital papilla      
   
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