| 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: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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