Silurus glanis (Glane catfish / Large catfish)

It is the greatest catfish. He has brown eyes and is often dark in color. He has 4 barbels and 2 antennas.

Silurus Glois is a freshwater fish which is commonly known as the glean catfish or giant catfish. It is one of the largest species of freshwater fish in the world, up to a length of more than 3 meters and a weight of more than 200 kg. Silurus Gnanis is from Europe and Asia, and it is found in rivers, lakes and ponds.

Glane catfish has an imposing appearance, with an elongated and thick body, covered with small scales. Its head is wide and flat, with large nostrils and eyes that are located on the sides of the head. The glean catfish has a huge mouth filled with small sharp teeth, which allow it to easily capture its prey.

Glane catfish is a formidable predator, mainly feeding on fish, frogs, crabs and molluscs. He hunts by hiding in aquatic plants and waiting for his prey to pass nearby, before catching them in a flash of speed. Glane catfish is also able to capture larger prey by spinning them in the water to stun them.

Glane catfish is a lonely fish, generally living alone or in small groups. It is mainly active at night, and spends the day hidden in plants or in the sandy bottoms of the rivers. Glane catfish is a long -lived species, which can live up to 30 years in its natural habitat.

Despite its imposing size, the silish glean is a fish which fears man and which is not aggressive towards humans. However, it is considered an invasive species in certain regions, as it can cause damage to aquatic ecosystems by chasing other species of fish. Because of this, glean catfish is often limited or prohibited in certain regions.

Not visual.

Unknown in aquarium.