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Smallmouth electric catfish

Malapterurus microstoma

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Siluriformes ›Family: Malapteruridae ›Genus: Malapterurus

About

Malapterurus microstoma, the smallmouth electric catfish, is a species of electric catfish native to the Congo River basin of Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo. This species grows to a length of 55.5 centimetres (21.9 in) SL. This fish can be found in the aquarium trade. It is illegal to possess any species of electric catfish for personal or commercial use in Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Smallmouth electric catfish?
The scientific name of Smallmouth electric catfish is Malapterurus microstoma.
What is the conservation status of Smallmouth electric catfish?
The Smallmouth electric catfish has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Smallmouth electric catfish belong to?
Smallmouth electric catfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Smallmouth electric catfish belong to?
Smallmouth electric catfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Smallmouth electric catfish belong to?
Smallmouth electric catfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Smallmouth electric catfish belong to?
Smallmouth electric catfish belongs to the order Siluriformes.
What family does Smallmouth electric catfish belong to?
Smallmouth electric catfish belongs to the family Malapteruridae.
What genus does Smallmouth electric catfish belong to?
Smallmouth electric catfish belongs to the genus Malapterurus.