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European Catfish

Silurus glanis

European Catfish

Adult European catfish live in large rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and deep slow-moving channels, usually resting near the bottom by day. They are opportunistic predators that consume fish, crayfish, amphibians, and occasionally small birds or mammals near the water's edge. This species is among Europe's largest freshwater fish and can grow to exceptional size.

Type
Water / Brute
Conservation status
LC

Growth chain

  1. ?
  2. ?
  3. European Catfish Fingerling
  4. European Catfish

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