3 days ago · The armored catfish is an invasive fish species spreading along the Florida coast and harming vulnerable native animals.

Nov 26, 2025 · An invasive armored catfish is spreading through waterways on Florida’s Space Coast, carving into shorelines and even harming manatees.

Critter Characteristics Also known as the Orinoco sailfin catfish Two other similar invasive species found in Florida waters Females lay up to 2,000 eggs at one time Males dig burrows in banks and …

Armored catfish are driving manatees out of their warm-water refuges, putting their health at risk. Here’s why it’s happening—and what scientists are doing to help. An invasive armored...

Aug 2, 2021 · Bressman notes that many anglers know armoured catfish are invasive, so if they catch one, they might throw the fish up onto the bank. They think they are doing something helpful.

The armored catfish (Pterygoplichthys sp.) is a distinct invasive species that originates from Central and South America. It is believed that they entered the United States around the 1950s through the …

Oct 23, 2024 · He calls himself the "Iguana Man" and posts videos on his YouTube channel, hunting invasive species professionally in South Florida for a living, like the armored sailfin catfish.

Jul 28, 2025 · Armored Catfish are native to South America, and can be found in most of the freshwater streams, rivers, and ponds throughout the continent. They can also be found in Florida, Texas, and …

The global invasion of the suckermouth armored catfish genus Pterygoplichthys (Siluriformes: Loricariidae): annotated list of species, distributional summary, and assessment of impacts.

Aug 7, 2025 · Originally from South America, this invasive species has already wreaked havoc in waterways across Florida and Mexico, and now it poses a growing threat to Belize’s aquatic …