Catfish Head (Silurus glanis), Specimen

Description This specimen of the head of a European catfsh, consisting of real bones, shows the broad, strong and downturned mouth on a ?attened head with barbels that is typical of catfshes. It is studded with many small teeth, which are located at the outer edge of the mouth European Catfsh (Silurus glanis) Taxonomy: Class: Ray-fnned fshes Order: Catfshes Family: Silurids Diet: Mainly fsh-eater Size: Up to 300 cm Weight: Up to 60 kg Age: Approx. 20 – 80 years