Atlantic Cod vs Wels Catfish

Gadus morhua verglichen mit Silurus glanis

Taxonomy & Classification

Eigenschaft	Atlantic Cod	Wels Catfish
Wissenschaftlicher Name	Gadus morhua	Silurus glanis
Ordnung	Gadiformes	Siluriformes
Familie	Gadidae	Ictaluridae
Conservation Status	Vulnerable	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Eigenschaft	Atlantic Cod	Wels Catfish
Maximale Länge	200,0 cm	500,0 cm
Maximales Gewicht	96,0 kg	300,0 kg
Färbung	Brown to olive-green or grayish back densely speckled with small pale spots; pale lateral line clearly visible; belly white to cream; three distinct dorsal fins and two anal fins are yellowish-tan.	Dark olive-green to slate-gray back with irregular mottled marbling of darker blotches; flanks grade to olive-yellow; scaleless smooth skin; belly pale cream to yellowish-white; head broad and flat.

Habitat & Environment

Eigenschaft	Atlantic Cod	Wels Catfish
Wassertyp	Saltwater	Brackish
Tiefenbereich	0-600m	0-30m
Verbreitungsgebiet	North Atlantic from the Labrador Sea and Grand Banks of Newfoundland east to Iceland, Norway, and the Barents Sea. Historically abundant on the Georges and …	Native to large river systems and lakes of central and eastern Europe from the Rhine basin east to the Caspian and Aral sea drainages. Introduced …
Lebensraum	Neritic, estuaries	Large rivers, lakes, and reservoirs across Europe and Asia (Volga, Danube, Rhine, Ob). Inhabits deep, slow-moving freshwater with soft substrates. Tolerates turbid water (15-25°C). Highly …

Angelinformationen

Eigenschaft	Atlantic Cod	Wels Catfish
Sportfisch	Ja	Ja
Kampfbewertung	—	9/10
Weltrekord	—	—
Quecksilbergehalt	—	—

Cuisine & Edibility

Atlantic Cod

Iconic mild white flesh, low fat, and a flaky texture; the backbone of fish-and-chips and salt cod traditions worldwide. Currently Vulnerable; sustainable sourcing is strongly recommended.

Wels Catfish

Fatty, soft flesh with a mild, slightly sweet flavor; quality improves from cold, clean water fish. Popular in Central European cuisines — commonly smoked, fried, or braised with vegetables.

Species Overview

Atlantic Cod

The Atlantic cod is one of the most historically important commercial fish species. Its mild, flaky white flesh has been a staple food in Europe for centuries. Overfishing caused the collapse of the Grand Banks fishery in 1992.

Wels Catfish

The wels catfish is the largest freshwater fish in Europe, capable of exceeding 5 meters. Found in large rivers and lakes across the continent, it has been documented beaching itself to catch pigeons. It can live over 80 years.