Now on Exhibit

Catfish Planet walks visitors through the world of catfishes. Learn the vast diversity of forms and life-history traits that make this group so important.

Catfishes are fascinating creatures. They make up 34% of all freshwater fish (41% of all fishes are freshwater). With almost three thousand described species so far, and another one to two thousand more believed to be awaiting description, this group provides a miniature view of the fish world as a whole.