Friday, 06 October 2006 21:27
Last Updated on Tuesday, 06 July 2010 19:34
Written by Lorenzo

Catfish
(Silurus glanis)
It is a freshwater fish of the family of Siluridae, order Siluriformes, which since its introduction in 1974 Mequinenza reservoir-from their habitat in large rivers of Central Europe, has spread to other parts Ebro basin, along the Ebro River and its tributaries, especially the river Segre. It has also been the subject of illegal introductions carried out by individuals in other rivers, reservoirs and lakes of Spain. The final report of their presence known undesired made in October 2009 the Ministry of Environment of the Generalitat Valenciana and refers to the presence of these fish in the reservoir of Forata (Hoya de Buñol).It is a benthic fish, equipped with big beards.
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