any of a family (Siluridae) of freshwater catfishes found in Europe and Asia, with anal and caudal fins fused
adjective
of or pertaining to this family
See silurid in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(sĭ-lo͝orˈĭd, sī-)
adjective
Of or belonging to the family Siluridae, which includes various freshwater catfishes of Europe and Asia, typically having a short dorsal fin and a long anal fin.