The brown bullhead is a species of bullhead catfish. The brown bullhead thrives in a variety of habitats, including lakes and ponds with low oxygen and/or muddy conditions. Brown Bullheads are opportunistic bottom feeders. They eat insects, leeches, snails, fish, clams, and many plants.
Fun Fact The brown bullhead is important as a clan symbol of the Ojibwe group of Native Americans. In their tradition, the bullhead or "wawaazisii" is one of six beings that came out of the sea to form the original clans.