Silurus

Translation of "silurus" into Russian

Noun

/sɪˈlʊərəs/

/sɪˈlʊrəs/

silurus

siluri pl

The silurus is a large freshwater fish found in European rivers.

Сом — это крупная пресноводная рыба, обитающая в европейских реках.

Additional translations

Noun

/sɪˈlʊərəs/

/sɪˈlʊrəs/

Any catfish of the genus Silurus, especially the wels catfish (Silurus glanis).

Ancient Romans believed that the silurus could grow to enormous sizes in the Tiber.

Proper noun

A genus of catfish (family Siluridae) native to freshwater habitats across Europe and Asia.

Silurus includes several economically important species, the best known being Silurus glanis.