Siluridae

The Siluridae are a family of catfishes, primarily found in freshwater environments across Europe and Asia. These fish are distinguished by a long anal fin that often merges with their eellike tail, and a rudimentary or absent adipose dorsal fin. The name "catfish" comes from the whisker-like barbels around their mouths, which they use for sensing their surroundings.12

Catfishes belong to the order Siluriformes and are known for their diversity in size, from small aquarium species to large, edible varieties. Many possess venomous spines for defense. While most catfishes are freshwater bottom dwellers, some species inhabit marine environments.2