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BROWN BULLHEAD
Ameiurus nebulosus
Illustration by Dave Neely |
The Brown bullhead is a member of the Catfish family (Ictaluridae). Although considered native to Maryland, this species has been widely introduced throughout the United States to provide fishing opportunities. The map below shows presence (green circles) of this species in the 1995-2019 MBSS dataset. |
Distribution of Brown bullhead in Maryland (MBSS data):
The MBSS has collected the following fishes in the family Ictaluridae:
| Common Name | Genus & species |
|---|---|
| Brown bullhead | Ameiurus nebulosus |
| Channel catfish | Ictalurus punctatus |
| Margined madtom | Noturus insignis |
| Tadpole madtom | Noturus gyrinus |
| Yellow bullhead | Ameiurus natalis |