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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