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Animals
Small round-tailed catfish with pale whiskers under the chin.
Field facts
HabitatDitches, ponds, slow creeks
RangeStatewide
When to lookYear-round
StatusSecure (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesBlack Bullhead, Brown Bullhead
Field note: White chin barbels separate it from the dark-chinned black bullhead.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Tolerant of poor water, so it is not proof the water is clean.
Spines can sting; support the body when handling.
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