Several Hypancistrus yudja, or Yudjá armored catfish. Photos from Sousa, Sousa, Oliveira, Sabaj, Zuanon and Rapp Py-Daniel (2025) Photos show the “unique color pattern” of the new species.

Unique creatures, odd animals and new species ... researchers identified a new species of catfish, Hypancistrus seideli, or Seidel’s armored catfish, known for its maze-like pattern and ...

while also providing some real unique angling opportunity, as well,” he said. Also encouraging was the minimal impact of the catfish stocking on other gamefish species, he said. “It’s neat ...