Wels catfish
Silurus glanis
ok. 2 mAdult individual
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
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- Masa dla pokazanej długości nieustalonaWymiary gatunku; masa punktu niepodana
Wels catfish — size comparison
The wels catfish occupies large lowland rivers, oxbows and vegetated lakes. It often stays in deeper waters before leaving to feed. Its natural range covers Eur
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Total lengthScale in m
00,511,52
approx. 2 m
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Wels catfish — size comparison — facts and sources
The wels catfish occupies large lowland rivers, oxbows and vegetated lakes. It often stays in deeper waters before leaving to feed. Its natural range covers Europe and western Asia; some more distant occurrences result from introductions.
Chiefly a nocturnal predator, it takes fish and other aquatic vertebrates. Young also use smaller invertebrates. Barbels help explore surroundings in poor visibility.