Can I use this channel catfish underwater riverbed photo for free, commercially?

Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Channel Catfish Underwater Riverbed” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/channel-catfish-underwater-riverbed-2b361258) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this photo?

The original is 1920×1280 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.

Is this photo AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “photograph of a channel catfish, a whiskered river fish with gray skin, resting on a muddy riverbed beside a sunken branch, underwater, green light” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.

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Channel Catfish Underwater Riverbed — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

A whiskered gray channel catfish rests on a muddy underwater riverbed beside a sunken mossy branch with dappled green light

About this photo

Natural underwater scene of a channel catfish resting on silt, surrounded by scattered fallen leaves and aquatic plant debris, lit by soft diffused green river light. This image is ideal for freshwater fishing content, wildlife educational materials, and aquatic nature themed designs.

Prompt: “photograph of a channel catfish, a whiskered river fish with gray skin, resting on a muddy riverbed beside a sunken branch, underwater, green light” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): The image closely matches the brief, has natural underwater lighting, sharp details, correct catfish anatomy, and only has very minor unnoticeable particle rendering inconsistencies.

Also searched as: freshwater river fish · underwater wildlife · river catfish photograph

Direct file: 1920×1280 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this channel catfish underwater riverbed photo for free, commercially?: Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Channel Catfish Underwater Riverbed” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/channel-catfish-underwater-riverbed-2b361258) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?: The original is 1920×1280 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “photograph of a channel catfish, a whiskered river fish with gray skin, resting on a muddy riverbed beside a sunken branch, underwater, green light” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more animals images like this?: Browse the Animals collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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