New 🐟 Mercury Safety Guide & Omega-3 Rankings Updated for 2026. View Omega-3 Rankings →

💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Chinese large-mouth catfish

Silurus meridionalis Chen, 1977
Max Length
114 cm
Max Weight
10.8 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
75.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Chinese large-mouth catfish (Silurus meridionalis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Siluridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 114 cm. With a trophic level of 4.2, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Silurus meridionalis
Authority
Chen, 1977
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
114 cm
Max Weight
10.8 kg
Trophic Level
4.2
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
75.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chinese large-mouth catfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chinese large-mouth catfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.2±0.8

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
114cm
Max Weight
10,800g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
75.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.2
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Chen, 1977

👥 Community & Contribute

Aquareap Community Observations
0 Observations logged on Aquareap

No observations yet - be the first to log one!

View all observations for Chinese large-mouth catfish ↗
Suggest an Edit

Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.

Link to a scientific paper, FishBase, or other authoritative source
Report an Issue

Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.