Glanis

/ˈɡleɪnɪs/ noun

Definition

A genus of large catfish found in European and Asian waters, also called a wels catfish.

Etymology

From Greek 'glanis' meaning catfish. This is likely an ancient Greek term that was directly adopted into modern scientific nomenclature as a genus name.

Kelly Says

The glanis is an absolute monster—these catfish can grow over 9 feet long and live in rivers like the Danube, and medieval European villagers thought they were mythical creatures because they were so enormous.

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