Ameiuridae Apr 2026

The Ameiurus genus includes three primary species common in the United States and introduced elsewhere:

Females build saucer-shaped nests in mud or sand, often underneath logs. Both parents, particularly males, guard the nest (which can contain 2,000–3,800+ eggs) for up to 10 days after hatching. Economic & Ecological Impact ameiuridae

They are opportunistic, benthic (bottom-dwelling) omnivores, feeding on aquatic insects, mollusks, crayfish, small fish, and plant material. The Ameiurus genus includes three primary species common