1. a fish of the catfish family Siluridae
Usage: zoological

1. of or relating to the catfish family Siluridae
Usage: zoological

Examples

• The silurid was identified by its distinctive barbels.
• Researchers studied the silurid species in the river system.
• The silurid characteristics include a scaleless body.
• This silurid fish can grow to impressive sizes.
• The silurid family includes many freshwater species.