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wels catfish

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Also known as Silurus glanis, sheatfish

species of fish

OverviewAI-generated

The wels catfish, scientifically named *Silurus glanis*, is a species of fish classified within the family Siluridae and order Siluriformes. It belongs to the class Teleostei and phylum Chordata, with its parent taxon being *Silurus*. The species was described by Linnaeus in 1758 and is recognized as an accepted taxon. Common names for this organism include Wels Catfish, Wels, Йәйен, and Сом звычайны.

This fish is an omnivore that inhabits both brackish and freshwater environments. Its IUCN conservation status is listed as Least Concern, a designation updated in 2024, while its regional conservation status is Near Threatened. The species is included in the Wikipedia Vital Articles list at Level 4.

Synthesized by Vinony from 24 facts across 4 sources: Wikidata, IUCN Red List, WoRMS, Vinony graph. Generated from structured data (not the Wikipedia text) and checked against those facts — may still contain errors.

Species

Least Concern

catfish

Species

  1. PhylumChordata
  2. ClassTeleostei
  3. OrderSiluriformes
  4. FamilySiluridae
Habitatbrackish, freshwater

Maximum longevity: 60 years (captivity) Observations: In captivity, these animals have been reported to live up to 60 years (Nigrelli 1954), which seems possible.

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The wels catfish (/ˈwɛls/ or /ˈvɛls/; Silurus glanis), also called sheatfish or just wels, is a large species of catfish native to wide areas of central, southern, and eastern Europe, in the basins of the Baltic, Black and Caspian Seas. It has been introduced to several countries in Western Europe, Mediterranean and Asia as a prized sport fish. Its modern day range spans from the United Kingdom in the west to western China in the east.

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