Smallmouth electric catfish

Malapterurus microstoma

Catfish Reaching Fifty Five Point Five Centimeters

Smallmouth electric catfish is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 55.5 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Malapteruridae
Genus: Malapterurus
Maximum length: 55.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: throughout the Congo River basin (Ref. 44050 , 78218 ), but absent from the lowland, central portion of the basin (Ref. 44050 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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