What is another word for ameiurus?
Pronunciation: [ˈe͡ɪmɪjˌuːɹəs] (IPA) 
Ameiurus is a scientific name for a genus of freshwater catfish found in the Americas. These catfish are commonly known as bullheads, and there are several other common names used for them, such as mud cats, horned pout, and black catfish. In some regions, they are also called yellow cats, brown cats, or white cats, depending on the coloration of the fish. They are bottom-dwellers, and their diet consists of aquatic insects, crustaceans, and small fish. Ameiurus catfish are popular game fish and are often sought-after by anglers. Despite the different names, they are all members of the same genus and have similar traits and characteristics.
