Online Highways Home > Oregon > Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Channel catfish are the most common of the freshwater catfish and are identified by distinctive forked tails and dark spots scattered around their slender body. Channel catfish, just like all other species of "cats", have the characteristic long barbels (commonly called whiskers or feelers) around the mouth that help them to locate food. The channel cat is equipped with an anal fin, consisting of 24 to 29 rays. Channel catfish come in a variety of colors, depending on location and environmental conditions. One common coloring is gray or grayish-brown on top with dark brown and/or dark green dorsal fins. Some "cats" include pale blue and pale olive with a slightly silver tint. Side colors can range from yellows to greens to white and there are even albino channel catfish that are white or cream colored with pink eyes. Spawning for these channel catfish begins in late spring. The males develop muscle pads on their heads, while their bodies change color. Both males and females will seek out well-hidden places such as undercut banks, rock ledges and hollow logs for building nests. The male channel cat is in charge of guarding the nest. Plan your vacation to the Pacific Northwest with a packet of information in the mail and you may win a $200 gift certificate courtesy of our sponsors. The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are: Eagle Watch 2010 Culver February 27 thru February 28 Hood River Last Chance Holiday Bazaar Odell December 12 thru December 13 Winter Carnival at Hoodoo Sisters February 6 thru February 7 Traditions Holiday Celebrations Sunriver continuing thru January 1 Gingerbread Jubilee Medford continuing thru November 25 Other upcoming events include: WinterFest Bend February 12 thru February 14 Silver Falls Christmas Festival Sublimity December 12 thru December 13 Peking Acrobats at Tower Theatre Bend January 28 Polar Plunge Oregon Bend February 26 Fisher Poets Gathering Astoria February 26 thru February 28

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