About Catfish (Anarhichas lupus)
Catfish live from a few meters deep down to 400-500 meters but are most commonly found at 40 - 180 meters depth.
They can live to be more than 20 years old and can reach up to a meter and a half in lenght.
Catfish are solidary creatures, ideal for fish tanks and have delicious meat.

Nutritional Value:
Catfish have a fluctuating fat content. They are a good source of vitamin A, D and B12

Main nutrients g/100g

Total solids 22,4
Protein 18,6
Fat 2,5
Glycogen 0,1

 

Diet
Feeds on hard-shelled mollusks, crabs, lobsters, sea urchins and other echinoderms.

Use
Catfish have delicious meat and are eaten steamed, fried, broiled, boiled, microwaved and baked.

Catfish fishing areas

Source: www.fishbase.org

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