Amur Catfish (Silurus asotus) — identification, habitat & look-alikes | Moeyo

Amur catfish lives in East Asian rivers and lakes. It has a broad head, long whiskers, and an unusually long fin along its underside.

Appearance

Appearance: Its head is broad and flattened, with two pairs of whiskers in adults. Most are about 1–2 ft (30–60 cm) long, though some grow much larger.

Where it lives

Typical habitats: Slow rivers
Lakes
Ponds
Range: It is native to eastern Asia, including Korea, Japan, China, and the Russian Far East.
Preferred conditions: It favors slow water and muddy bottoms.

Behavior

Diet: It eats fish and other animals in its Asian range.
Activity: It hides by day and hunts at night.

Conservation

IUCN Red List: LCLeast ConcernLow risk of extinction

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Amur Catfish (Silurus asotus) — identification, habitat & look-alikes | Moeyo