Many catfish species are venomous, including some commonly found in Mississippi. While painful, the venom from North American catfish is not as potent as some other varieties and the primary ...

Are all catfish venomous? No, but a lot are. In 2009, researchers found that about half of the 3,000 known species could be venomous. About 1,250 to about 1,600 venomous species likely exist ...

Some species of catfish, like small madtoms, have venomous spins used in defense that can inflict painful wounds, but Powers said they are generally not life-threatening.

Are all catfish venomous? No, but a lot are. In 2009, researchers found that about half of the 3,000 known species could be venomous. About 1,250 to about 1,600 venomous species likely exist ...