Catfish Quiz: Test What You Know!

Quiz Questions

What is a catfish?

• A fish with fur
• A fish that catches mice
• A fish that meows
• A fish that resembles a cat

What is the scientific name for catfish?

• Loricariidae
• Clarias batrachus
• Siluriformes
• Ictalurus punctatus

How many species of catfish are there?

• Around 2,900
• Around 900
• Around 5,000
• Around 7,000

Where do catfish live?

• Only in freshwater
• In both saltwater and freshwater
• In the desert
• Only in saltwater

What is the average size of a catfish?

• 40-50 inches
• 10-20 inches
• 30-40 inches
• 20-30 inches

What is the largest species of catfish?

• Wels catfish
• Electric catfish
• Goonch catfish
• Mekong giant catfish

How much can the Mekong giant catfish weigh?

• Up to 150 lbs
• Up to 770 lbs
• Up to 580 lbs
• Up to 50 lbs

What is the primary diet of most catfish?

• Fish
• Insects
• Fruits
• Plants

How do catfish catch their prey?

• By chasing them down
• By using their claws
• By sucking them in
• By using their teeth

What is unique about the skin of a catfish?

• It's furry
• It's slimy
• It's smooth
• It's rough

How do catfish breathe?

• Through their skin
• Through their gills
• Through their lungs
• Through their mouth

What is the lifespan of a catfish?

• 15-20 years
• 2-5 years
• 10-15 years
• 5-10 years

What is the habitat of the channel catfish?

• Rivers
• Lakes
• Ponds
• All of the above

What is the size of the channel catfish?

• Up to 30 inches
• Up to 10 inches
• Up to 40 inches
• Up to 20 inches

What is the habitat of the flathead catfish?

• All of the above
• Ponds
• Lakes
• Rivers