Definition

Noun: * A large, elongated freshwater catfish (Silurus glanis) native to rivers and lakes in central and eastern Europe. It is the largest purely freshwater fish in Europe and a notable species for angling.

Usage

• The word "Silurus glanis" is the scientific (Latin) name for the species. In common English, it is most frequently called the wels catfish or simply wels.
• It is used in biological, ecological, and angling (fishing) contexts.
• Example: "The Silurus glanis is an apex predator in its habitat."

Examples

• Biologists are studying the migration patterns of in the Danube River.
• An angler caught a record-breaking weighing over 200 pounds.
• The introduction of to non-native waters can disrupt local ecosystems.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic classification, is the genus and is the specific epithet. The full binomial name is always italicized.
• The species is sometimes referenced in historical or cultural texts about European rivers.

Variants and Related Words

• Wels catfish (n): The most common English name for .
• Wels (n): A shortened, common name for the fish.
• Sheatfish (n): Another name used, particularly in some European languages and contexts.

Synonyms

• Wels catfish
• Wels
• Sheatfish

Different Meanings

• The term "Silurus glanis" refers exclusively to this specific species of catfish. It does not have other general meanings.

Idioms / Phrases

• There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs using the scientific name "Silurus glanis."

Noun

1. large elongated catfish of central and eastern Europe