Ictalurus punctatus (Channel Catfish)

Ictalurus punctatus, also known as the channel catfish, is one of the most common catfish in North America, and is the official state fish of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, and Tennessee United States of America states. Commonly referred as channel cat, it is a bottom-feeder and scavenger. It's skin is covered with a protecting coating of "slime" and has no scales. Like most catfish, its has barbs ("whiskers") at the mouth area.

Breeds
Channel catfish have been bred to have blue and albino variations.