noun
- plural of silurid; members of the catfish family Siluridae
Usage: zoological
Examples
- The silurids are found in freshwater environments across Europe and Asia.
- Many silurids are important food fish in their native regions.
- The wels catfish is one of the largest silurids in European waters.
- Researchers studied the feeding habits of various silurids in the river system.
- Some silurids can grow to impressive sizes in suitable habitats.