Ice pick catfish is a freshwater fish that is found in North America. It is a member of the catfish family and gets its name from the sharp, spiny scales on its body. The ice pick catfish is dark brown or black in color and has a long, slender body. It can grow to be up to 18 inches long and weighs up to 2 pounds.
This fish is an opportunistic feeder and will eat anything it can fit into its mouth. Its diet consists of smaller fish, amphibians, crustaceans, and insects. The ice pick catfish is a nocturnal fish and is most active at night. It spends its days hiding in the mud at the bottom of ponds and lakes.
The ice pick catfish is not considered to be a good food fish due to its small size and the fact that it is full of bones. However, it is sometimes used as bait for larger fish.