The Wels Catfish (Silurus glanis) is a large catfish from central, southern, and eastern Europe. It is the largest freshwater fish in Europe.
Stats
- Population: Unknown
- Life Span: 60-80 Years
- Weight: 286 Pounds
- Length: 107.5-196.9 Inches
Geographical Distribution
Continents:
- Europe
- Asia
Biomes:
- Freshwater
- Brackish water
- Lakes
Diet (Carnivorous)
- Worms
- Gastropods
- Insects
- Crustaceans
- Fish
- Frogs
- Snakes
- Rats
- Voles
- Coypu
- Aquatic birds
- Other catfish
- Pigeons
Fun Facts
Fact #1
They can live up to 60 years!
Fact #2
The largest wels catfish was 9.4 feet!
Fact #3
Their diet changes as they grow with juveniles eating invertebrates and adults eating fish, crayfish, frogs, and sometimes waterbirds.
Fact #4
They are nocturnal and hunts by hiding in holes before ambushing their prey.