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Amur Catfish vs Spined Loach

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Amur Catfish

Amur Catfish

Silurus asotus

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vs
Spined Loach

Spined Loach

Cobitis taenia

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Size

Amur Catfish

Amur Catfish

1 m

Human

1.75 m

Spined Loach

Spined Loach

0.12 m

Amur CatfishSpined Loach
Weight0.5–8 kg2–6 g
Length0.3–1 m6–12 cm
Lifespan8–15 yrs3–5 yrs
Incubation3 days–
Offspring10000–40000 150–3000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternNocturnalNocturnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatRiver, Lake, WetlandRiver, Lake, Wetland
RegionsAsiaNordics, Europe, Asia
FamilySiluridaeCobitidae
OrderSiluriformesCypriniformes