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Amur Catfish

Silurus asotus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Siluriformes ›Family: Siluridae ›Genus: Silurus

About

The Amur catfish, or Japanese common catfish, Silurus asotus, is a species of catfish (sheatfish), 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. Larval S. asotus specimens have three pairs of barbels (one maxillary, two mandibular), while adult fish have only two pairs (one maxillary, one mandibular); second pair of mandibular...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Amur Catfish?
The scientific name of Amur Catfish is Silurus asotus.
What kingdom does Amur Catfish belong to?
Amur Catfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Amur Catfish belong to?
Amur Catfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Amur Catfish belong to?
Amur Catfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Amur Catfish belong to?
Amur Catfish belongs to the order Siluriformes.
What family does Amur Catfish belong to?
Amur Catfish belongs to the family Siluridae.
What genus does Amur Catfish belong to?
Amur Catfish belongs to the genus Silurus.