New Climbing Catfish Identified

[Katalyst]

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The catfish handily inches along rocks using its highly flexible pelvic fins (bottom, the two leg-like appendages) and wide mouth as grasping tools. Such climbing ken may be crucial for the fish, which live in strong, high-flow streams.


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[Pamelajo]

Neat catfish.

[Katalyst]

I have enough trouble keeping the snails from wandering! :twitcy:

[CACAdmin]

Cool catfish.

I have enough trouble keeping the snails from wandering! :twitcy:
What?! You're not up for the challenge. :wink:

[Katalyst]

Netting fish that swim is bad enough, this guys could alternate swimming & running away! But like a true addict of course I'd like them. :yes: