Soldatov's catfish
📖 Overview
Soldatov's catfish (Silurus soldatovi), first described by Nikolskii & Soin, 1948 is a giant fish in the family Siluridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 400.00 cm in maximum length and up to 40.000 kg. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 20 years. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 83 - 90. Head large and depressed; snout blunt and rounded; mouth large, upper jaw shorter than lower one and reaching backward over hind margin of eyes; maxillary barbels 1 pair reaching pectoral fin; chin barbels 2 pairs.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Soldatov's catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; non-migratory. Temperate; 5°C - 25°C ; 54°N - 44°N, 126°E - 141°E
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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