What are the types of bream?

Bream (bian yu) refers to a type of freshwater fish belonging to the family Siluridae. They are widely distributed in freshwater environments around the world. There are many specific species of bream. Here are some common species of bream:

European catfish: The European catfish is one of the most famous bream and one of the largest freshwater fish in Europe. They live in rivers, lakes and swamps in Europe. European bream usually reaches a length of 2-3 meters and a weight of more than 100 kilograms.

Asian catfish: Asian catfish is mainly distributed in Asia, such as the freshwater waters of China, India, Thailand and other countries. There are many species of Asian bream, including Amur catfish, Giant pangasius and Leopard catfish.

American catfish: American catfish is mainly distributed in the Americas, including North America and South America. In North America, common American bream species include blue catfish, yellow catfish, and flathead catfish. In South America, the more famous ones are the Venezuelan bream (Venezuelan catfish) and the long-tail catfish (Longtail catfish).

African catfish: African bream is mainly distributed in Africa, such as Nile catfish and African sharptooth catfish. African bream is often cultivated artificially or used as an economic resource for food fish.

These are just a few of the species of bream; there are actually many subspecies and varieties of bream found in different regions and waters. Each species has its own unique characteristics and ecological habits, but they all belong to the family Silidae and have similar body shapes and feeding habits.

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