Walking+Catfish

Walking Catfish

Where they came from  The walking catfish are a widely distributed species found across Southern Asia. It's hard to determine though to this distribution comprises the native range.

How they got there walking catfish have been imported into the US to be sold as pets. Once in the US, they either escape from their environment or are purposefully let go.

Environmental impact.  Walking catfish have been know to invade aquaculture farms and eat large amounts of fish stock. Fish farmers in Florida have had to put up fences or build levees to keep them out

Where they are a impact In Florida, the total impact on native species is unknown. Though that walking catfish are across southern Florida we still believe that they are more of a problem in North America

The solution Numerous countries have blacklisted the walking catfish. The US has banned walking catfish and their family member so they can't enlarge their species