Cobia vs Wels Catfish

Rachycentron canadum との比較 Silurus glanis

Taxonomy & Classification

属性	Cobia	Wels Catfish
学名	Rachycentron canadum	Silurus glanis
目	Carangiformes	Siluriformes
科	Rachycentridae	Ictaluridae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

属性	Cobia	Wels Catfish
最大体長	200.0 cm	500.0 cm
最大体重	68.0 kg	300.0 kg
体色	Dark brown to black back with two pale white or silver lateral stripes flanking a dark brown mid-lateral band; belly cream-white; juveniles display more vivid black, white, and orange banding.	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

属性	Cobia	Wels Catfish
水質タイプ	Saltwater	Brackish
生息水深	0-1200m	0-30m
分布域	Worldwide in tropical and subtropical oceans, absent only from the eastern Pacific. Found in the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, Indo-Pacific, and off Australia; frequents open …	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 …
生息地	Pelagic, coral reefs, 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 …

釣り情報

属性	Cobia	Wels Catfish
ゲームフィッシュ	はい	はい
ファイト評価	8/10	9/10
世界記録	—	—
水銀含有量	—	—

Cuisine & Edibility

Cobia

Firm, moist white flesh with a mild, buttery flavor; moderate fat and large, clean flakes. Extremely versatile — excellent grilled, smoked, raw as sashimi, or used in ceviche.

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

Cobia

The cobia is a powerful pelagic fish that often follows large rays, sharks, and turtles. Its flattened head and elongated body resemble a shark. Excellent table fare with firm, white flesh, it is increasingly farmed in aquaculture.

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.