Catfish

Description

Wels Catfish (Silurus glanis)

The wels catfish is one of the largest fish from the catfish family. This species is found across a wide area, including central, southern, and eastern Europe, reaching close to the Baltic Sea and the Caspian Sea basin. Different varieties of this fish live in many parts of the world in both freshwater and brackish waters. The wels catfish can grow to a wide range of sizes and usually lives near the bottom of its habitat. These fish are distributed in tropical and subtropical waters and can be found almost all over the world.

Nutritional Benefits of Catfish (Wels Catfish):

Catfish contains high amounts of protein and fat. Minerals and vitamins are also among the beneficial nutrients provided by this fish.