Amur catfish photograph

Amur Catfish

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Family Siluridae
Scientific nameSilurus asotus
Conservation statusLeast Concern
Rank Species
Higher classification Silurus
Found in Lake Inba-numa
Lake Yogo
Lake Khanka
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
ID1104273
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About Amur Catfish


The Amur catfish, or Japanese common catfish, Silurus asotus, is a species of catfish, family Siluridae. It is a large freshwater fish found in continental East Asia and in Japan. It prefers slow-flowing rivers, lakes, and irrigation canals. Its appearance is typical of a large silurid catfish.

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