The channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) is the Missouri state fish, designated in 1997 under statute section 10.135. Read on October 30, 2026.
By the It’s Missouri editorial team. Last reviewed October 30, 2026.
The Details
- The Secretary of State gives a typical length of 12 to 32 inches and weight of 1 to 15 pounds.
- The state aquatic animal is the paddlefish, also designated in 1997 (statute 10.130). See the paddlefish page.
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