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Silurus aristotelis Garman, 1890 |
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photo by
Kommatas & Sanda |
| Family: | Siluridae (Sheatfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 46 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 10 years | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Europe: Acheloos drainage in Greece. Introduced in Lakes Pamvotis and Volvi. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Distinguished from Silurus glanis by the following unique characters: one pair of mental barbels; and anal fin with 66-75½ rays (Ref. 59043). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits lowland rivers and nutrient-rich lakes. Feeds at night mainly on fish. Also preys on crustaceans, gastropods, insects, amphibians and aquatic snakes. Spawns in pairs. Attains first sexual maturity at 2-3 years of age (Ref. 59043). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 01 June 2023 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||