catfish crossword puzzle

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Across
  1. 4. – Nickname for a type of catfish.
  2. 8. – U.S. state famous for catfish cuisine.
  3. 9. – Diet type; eats both plants and animals.
  4. 10. – Active mostly at night.
  5. 11. – Often confused with barbels, but not the same.Scaleless – Skin trait of most catfish; lacks true scales.
  6. 12. – Primary environment where most catfish live.
  7. 13. – Some catfish breathe by ___ air.
  8. 15. – Common bottom habitat for hiding and nesting.
  9. 16. – Another term for barbels.
Down
  1. 1. – Catfish farming industry term.
  2. 2. – Sensory organs around a catfish’s mouth.
  3. 3. – Strongest sense used for locating food.
  4. 5. – Protective bony flap over the gills.
  5. 6. – Most common farm-raised catfish species in the U.S.
  6. 7. – A fish that feeds near the floor of water bodies.
  7. 14. – Common number of barbels on a catfish.
  8. 16. – Describes catfish appearance.
  9. 17. – Can sting and be used in defense.