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this catfish was fiched in "donkmeer" belgium.
the fisherman was looking for eels, but instead hooked this one using worms.
anyone know which catfish this is ?
length is 42cm.

Isn't that a Wels? ()

jimoo wrote:Isn't that a Wels? (

Silurus glanis

)

Yes it is.

thanks for the replies!

this is a female? with eggs? or they've sprouted allready?

this is a female? with eggs? or they've sprouted allready?

Probably its dinner. These catfish can and regularly predate on fish that are larger than themselves and their stomach stretches to accommodate such meals.