Wahoo vs Wels Catfish

Acanthocybium solandri との比較 Silurus glanis

Taxonomy & Classification

属性	Wahoo	Wels Catfish
学名	Acanthocybium solandri	Silurus glanis
目	Scombriformes	Siluriformes
科	Scombridae	Ictaluridae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

属性	Wahoo	Wels Catfish
最大体長	250.0 cm	500.0 cm
最大体重	83.0 kg	300.0 kg
体色	Iridescent dark blue-green back with a silvery-white belly; distinct blue or grey vertical tiger-like bars and spots along the flanks that fade quickly after death; fins dusky.	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	Wahoo	Wels Catfish
水質タイプ	Saltwater	Brackish
生息水深	0-20m	0-30m
分布域	Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical waters of all major ocean basins. Favors clear offshore waters around oceanic islands, reef drop-offs, and current edges in the …	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	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	Wahoo	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

Wahoo

Delicate, flaky white flesh with a mild, sweet flavor and very low fat. Among the finest-tasting sport fish; best grilled, seared, or served as ceviche to preserve its subtle flavor.

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

Wahoo

The wahoo is one of the fastest fish in the ocean, capable of reaching speeds of 97 km/h. Its elongated, torpedo-shaped body and razor-sharp teeth make it an efficient pelagic predator found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.

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.