Catfish – Interesting and Fun Facts

Catfish is a species of fish belonging to the catfish family.

It is the largest freshwater fish in Europe.

The scientific name is Silurus glanis.

Catfish interesting facts

1. Catfish found in Europe are called common or European catfish.

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2. The female lays 30,000 eggs for every kilogram of her weight.

3. Large sums are fat and distasteful. It is recommended to eat only those whose weight does not exceed 15 kg.

4. Catfish has over 27,000 taste buds.

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5. KT Kessler wrote in 1856 that in the Dnieper River lives more than 5 meters long catfish, weighing more than 400 kg.

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6. The sum protection period runs from November 1 to June 30.

7. The protective dimension is 70 cm.

8. It is allowed to catch one piece a day.

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Catfish questions and answers

How many catfish live?

Catfish can live up to 50 years.

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How much does the catfish weigh?

The catfish can weigh up to 300 kg.

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What do catfish eat?

It is a predatory fish, it feeds mainly on other fish. It also eats small mammals, birds, and frogs.

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Where are the totals?

Catfish can be found in large rivers, lakes and reservoirs in Europe and parts of Asia.

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How big is the catfish?

Catfish can range from 1.3 to 5 meters in length.

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