silurid

• Substantivo que designa um peixe da família Siluridae, um bagre de água doce do Velho Mundo, caracterizado por pele nua e uma longa nadadeira anal parcial ou totalmente fundida à nadadeira caudal.

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.

1. Type of catfishC2formalscientific

   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.

   Tipo de bagre

   • 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.

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