The blue catfish is found in the Mississippi River basin from Pennsylvania to South
Dakota, and down to the Gulf of Mexico. They live in large rivers, lakes and main
channels. They prefer deep water with sediment and rocks at the bottom to hide in and
around. They are predators and eat just about anything they can consume. They also eat
plants, frogs, and crayfish to survive. They reproduce by laying eggs. They can swim
very fast.
Consider the information above.
1. Describe the habitat of the blue catfish.
2. Describe the niche of the blue catfish.