Catfishes
Synonyms
Arius
Catfish
Catfish, Colombian
Colombian Catfish
Eremophilus mutisii
Heteropneustes
Plotosus
Siluriformes
Common name of the order Siluriformes. This order contains many families and over 2,000 species, including venomous species. Heteropneustes and Plotosus genera have dangerous stings and are aggressive. Most species are passive stingers.