Giant Biwa Catfish


Fish Information

Species

Giant Biwa Catfish

Scientific Name

Silurus biwaensis

IUCN Status

Unknown

Fish Group

Catfishes

Lifestyle

Demersal

Waters

Freshwater

Locations

Lake Biwa

Region

Asia

A catfish found only in Lake Biwa, Japan. Reaches up to 38 pounds, 46.5 inches.

Found at Lake Biwa.