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21 godz. temu · The Wels Catfish is one of Europe’s largest freshwater fish, thriving in rivers and lakes across the continent. It can grow up to 13 feet long and weigh over 600 pounds. This species has a long, slimy body with a wide, gaping mouth filled with small teeth. Wels Catfish are nocturnal hunters, feeding on fish, birds, and even small mammals.
Largest on record: 8 feet, 10 inches | 646 pounds. Lifespan: 60 years. These enormous fish are the largest purely freshwater fish in the world (Sturgeon are larger, but they inhabit both fresh and saltwater). They live mainly in Southeast Asia, particularly in the Mekong river and it’s tributaries.
26 lis 2018 · Countless species of fish swim through the oceans, rivers, and lakes of planet Earth. However, in this article, we’ll be focusing on the largest freshwater fish in particular.
7 kwi 2023 · Scientists tag and release a giant freshwater stingray in the Chao Phraya River Basin in central Thailand. The endangered species occurs in large rivers from India to Indonesia.
25 lip 2023 · Megafish numbers in particular fell by a shocking 94%, according to one study of more than 200 large freshwater species. One of the largest species, the Chinese paddlefish, is believed to have ...
30 maj 2024 · From bull sharks to giant stingrays, here are some of the largest freshwater fish in the world. 1. of 11. Beluga. Zocha_K / Getty Images. The beluga is a species of sturgeon that inhabits...
30 maj 2023 · The Mekong River and its 1000 or so known fish species support the world’s largest inland fishery. But dozens of hydropower dams in the Lower Mekong Basin have taken a toll, fragmenting habitat, reducing water quality, and crimping migrations.
