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Silurus glanis
Wels Catfish
Common Names
DEWels
ENWels Catfish
PT-BRSiluro
ROSomn
ZH鲶鱼
Habitat
Large rivers and lakes, deep holes and under underwater obstacles.
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
250 cm
Minimum Catch Size
No minimum size
Closed Season
No closed season
Category
Common
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Conservation status has not been evaluated.
Distinguishing Features
Elongated, scaleless body, huge mouth with two long and four short barbels, long anal fin, very small eyes.
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