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Flatnose Catfish

Notoglanidium macrostoma

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Siluriformes ›Family: Auchenoglanididae ›Genus: Notoglanidium

About

Notoglanidium macrostoma, also called the flatnose catfish and dwarf giraffe catfish is a species of claroteid catfish found in rivers in Angola, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo and Gabon. It is active during twilight and at night and its diet consists of small fishes, crustaceans and insect larvae. It grows to a length of 24.0 cm (9.4 inches) TL.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Flatnose Catfish?
The scientific name of Flatnose Catfish is Notoglanidium macrostoma.
What is the conservation status of Flatnose Catfish?
The Flatnose Catfish has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Flatnose Catfish belong to?
Flatnose Catfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Flatnose Catfish belong to?
Flatnose Catfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Flatnose Catfish belong to?
Flatnose Catfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Flatnose Catfish belong to?
Flatnose Catfish belongs to the order Siluriformes.
What family does Flatnose Catfish belong to?
Flatnose Catfish belongs to the family Auchenoglanididae.
What genus does Flatnose Catfish belong to?
Flatnose Catfish belongs to the genus Notoglanidium.