Channel Catfish (Noun)
Meaning
Freshwater food fish common throughout central United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The channel catfish is a popular game fish and a common food source in many Midwestern lakes and rivers.
- Channel catfish are often targeted by anglers due to their strong fighting ability and flavorful flesh.
- In the central United States, the channel catfish is one of the most widely distributed and abundant freshwater food fish.
- Commercial catfish farms in the region primarily raise channel catfish for human consumption.
- The channel catfish is a staple of many traditional Southern and Midwestern cuisines, often served fried or in stews.