Wels catfish (Silurus glanis) in the wild (Allier - France). Also called Sheatfish, they get whisker-like barbels.

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Wels catfish (Silurus glanis) in a natural environment (Allier - Auvergne - France). Also called Sheatfish, they get whisker-like barbels - extending from their upper jaw - which are actually taste organs. Silures glanes (Silurus glanis) dans un milieu naturel (Allier 03 - Auvergne - France). Ils ont des barbillons ressemblant à des moustaches - qui partent de leur mâchoire supérieure - qui sont en fait des organes sensitifs.

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Size: 4367px × 2911px
Location: Allier river underwater Auvergne France Europe
Photo credit: © Emmanuel LATTES / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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