Catfish

Catfish scientifically known as Siluriformes are a diverse group of ray-finned fish (https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/catfish/). There are more than 3000 species of catfish that can be found on all continents except on the Antarctica. Catfish inhabits freshwater ecosystems such as rivers and streams but some species of catfish are adapted to the life in salt waters and caves. Catfish are one of the most farmed types of fish (their meat is consumed as delicacy around the world). The name catfish is derived from the feelers, or barbels, that extend from each side of the upper jaw of the fish and, in some species, from the lower jaw also, suggesting the whiskers of a cat. The dorsal and pectoral fins are often edged with sharp spines, in some cases poisonous, which are used in defense and can inflict severe wounds.
Catfish have distinctive characteristics with his slick, slightly flattened and elongated mustache similar mimiliki long, sticking out around the mouth. Catfish have no scales; their bodies are often naked. In some species, the mucus-covered skin is used in cutaneous respiration, where the fish breathes through its skin. In some catfish, the skin is covered in bony plates called scutes; some form of body armor appears in various ways within the order. Catfish are most easily recognized by their flattened broad heads and the long whisker-like barbels that protrude from the mouth of the catfish.
 Many people enjoy the flavor of catfish, but it offers a variety of health benefits as well. Including the nutritious fish in your diet helps you meet your protein needs and boosts your intake of vitamins and healthy fats and fatty acids (Nicki Wolf, 2017). Part of the health benefits of catfish consumption are:

1. Low in Calories and Fat 

2. Contains Healthy Fatty Acids

3. Provides Complete Protein

4. Source of Vitamin B-12

5. Low in Mercury

Others are: great for your heart, clearing the vessels, joint benefits, beneficial for eyes, essential nutrients, protect lungs, helps lose weight, fights depressions, good for skin health, good for Nervous system, Digestive health, Boost your brainpower, Good For The formation of bone and teeth.

Catfish of different sizes are available for sale at Farmers' Market, Asero, Abeokuta at affordable prices.