Wels catfish
Silurus glanis
Identification image; not photographed at Lake Svitiaz.
Photo «Silurus glanis.jpg» — T. VoeklerCC BY-SA 3.0cropped
Distribution
Documented lakes
2 lakes in the guide
Characteristics
Species facts
The largest native predatory fish of the region, though in Lake Chorne Velyke it is described as very rare. A mention in the lake records is no reason to transfer the species’ record sizes to a small shallow water body near Shatsk.
- 306 kg
- Maximum weight
- 500 cm
- Maximum length
- 80 years
- Lifespan
Origin in Lake Svitiaz: native species. IUCN: LC.