Here’s to a day I never
thought I’d be celebrating – National Catfish Day!
A catfish is “a diverse group of
ray-finned fish. Named for their prominent barbels, which resemble a cat's
whiskers…” There are several species of catfish, some of which can live inland,
while others live in coastal waters. They can be found pretty much everywhere
except for Antarctica. While they are found in greatest abundance in tropical
areas, “more than half of all catfish species live in the Americas.” Most are bottom feeders,
meaning “a
fish or other animal that feeds on the bottom of a body of water.” Catfish is
enjoyed in many areas of the world, particularly the Southern United States and
in parts of Europe and Asia.
So what’s with National Catfish Day you ask? Well
(SURPRISE!), we have an American connection. In fact, it was Ronald Regan who
declared this Day on June 25, 1987 as a means of “celebrating the value
farm-raised catfish.” While I’m not sure this was a good use of taxpayer’s time
and money, it does provide us with a reason to celebrate today! Thanks (?)
Ronald Regan!
Now that you’re up-to-date on the latest catfish
know-how, why not chick here
to fill out today’s poll!
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