Wels catfish
Silurus glanis
CommonFishcarnivore
The wels catfish is a hefty freshwater fish found across Europe and parts of Asia. It thrives in rivers and lakes from the UK to western China, where it’s a favorite catch for anglers. Known for its size and strength, it’s a standout in its watery habitats.
- It lives in river basins connected to the Baltic, Black, and Caspian Seas.
- Anglers prize it as a sport fish in many countries.
- Its range stretches from the UK to western China.
FreshwaterEuropeAsia
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- Classification
- Fish
- Scientific name
- Silurus glanis
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Regions in this directory
- Europe, Asia
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- large
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)
