How Does Catfish Change Color
Catfish change color depending on their age, and the type of water where they live. Older males are generally darker and no longer have spots. Catfish from muddy water have a yellowish tint, and catfish from clear water have a dark almost blue appearance. Albino catfish are uncommon but not rare. Channel catfish have a rounded anal fin with 24 to 29 rays. They also have a deeper fork in the tail than other types of catfish, but without side by side comparison this is hard to