Siluro San Bartolomeo

Siluro San Bartolomeo is a type of catfish that is native to the San Bartolomeo River in Italy. This species is known for its unique characteristics and adaptations that allow it to thrive in its specific habitat.

Description

The Siluro San Bartolomeo is a large, robust fish with a broad head and wide mouth. Its body is covered in a thick, leathery skin that is typically a dark brown or black color. The fish has a pair of long, whisker-like barbels on its upper jaw, which it uses to detect prey in the murky river waters.

Habitat

The Siluro San Bartolomeo is found exclusively in the San Bartolomeo River, a freshwater river that flows through the Piedmont region of Italy. The river is characterized by its slow-moving waters and dense vegetation, providing an ideal habitat for the catfish.

Diet

The diet of the Siluro San Bartolomeo primarily consists of other fish species found in the San Bartolomeo River, including carp and perch. The catfish is a nocturnal predator, using its barbels to locate prey in the dark.

Conservation Status

The Siluro San Bartolomeo is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. However, the species is threatened by habitat loss due to pollution and human development along the river.

See Also

• List of freshwater fish of Italy
• San Bartolomeo River
• Catfish