Electric catfish

Paradoxoglanis parvus

Sixteen Point Nine Centimeters Catfish of the Congo Basin

Electric catfish is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 16.9 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Malapteruridae
Genus: Paradoxoglanis
Maximum length: 16.9 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: middle Congo River system and the Kumbinanimi River system just north of the Congo River mouth (Ref. 44050 , 78218 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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