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Silurus biwaensis (Tomoda, 1961) Eurasian catfish |
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photo by
Jean-Francois Helias / Fishing Adventures Thailand |
| Family: | Siluridae (Sheatfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 118 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 17 kg | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Endemic to Lake Biwa, Japan. | |||
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| Biology: | Largest species among the Japanese silurid fishes (Ref. 37518). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||