silurid
/sɪˈlʊrɪd/
noun
- A catfish belonging to the family Siluridae, which includes large freshwater catfish found in Europe and Asia.
- The aquarium had a large silurid swimming slowly near the bottom.
- The silurid is known for its long whiskers and smooth, scaleless body.
- Anglers in Eastern Europe often catch silurids in deep rivers and lakes.
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of catfish of the family Siluridae.
- Researchers studied the silurid anatomy to understand its feeding habits.
- The silurid population has declined due to overfishing.
- The silurid species in this region can grow to over two meters in length.