Snail Bullhead
NameSnail Bullhead
Scientific NameAmeiurus brunneus
Common NamesSnail Bullhead, Speckled Bullhead
FamilyIctaluridae
OriginSoutheastern United States
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-75
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarger Sunfish, Larger Minnows, Other temperate catfish (similar size), Robust temperate cyprinids
Description
The Snail Bullhead is a North American catfish species characterized by its olive to brown coloration, often with darker mottling, and prominent barbels around its mouth. It is a hardy, bottom-dwelling omnivore found in slow-moving waters of the southeastern United States.
