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Petrocephalus boboto

Petrocephalus boboto

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Osteoglossiformes ›Family: Mormyridae ›Genus: Petrocephalus

About

Petrocephalus boboto is a species of electric fish in the genus Petrocephalus. It is so far only known from the holotype collected from Congo River at Yangambi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The specific name boboto is Lingala word for "peace".

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Petrocephalus boboto?
The scientific name of Petrocephalus boboto is Petrocephalus boboto.
What kingdom does Petrocephalus boboto belong to?
Petrocephalus boboto belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Petrocephalus boboto belong to?
Petrocephalus boboto belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Petrocephalus boboto belong to?
Petrocephalus boboto belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Petrocephalus boboto belong to?
Petrocephalus boboto belongs to the order Osteoglossiformes.
What family does Petrocephalus boboto belong to?
Petrocephalus boboto belongs to the family Mormyridae.
What genus does Petrocephalus boboto belong to?
Petrocephalus boboto belongs to the genus Petrocephalus.