silurid

A noun referring to a type of Old World freshwater catfish characterized by naked skin and a long anal fin that is partially or fully merged with an eel-like caudal fin.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine Art Süßwasserwels der Alten Welt bezeichnet, der sich durch nackte Haut und eine lange Afterflosse auszeichnet, die teilweise oder vollständig mit der aalartigen Schwanzflosse verschmolzen ist.

1. Type of catfish C2 formal scientific

   Any of various Old World freshwater catfishes of the family Siluridae, characterized by a naked skin, a long anal fin, and a caudal fin that is often merged with the anal fin, giving an eel-like appearance.

   • The silurid is known for its elongated body and smooth, scaleless skin.
   • Researchers discovered a new species of silurid in the rivers of Southeast Asia.
   • Unlike many other catfish, the silurid has a very long anal fin that nearly reaches its tail.

   🇩🇪Welsart

   Synonyme: sheatfish

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• silurid's possessive singular form