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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Silurus mento Regan, 1904 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Sea of Tien [Tien Chih], Yunnan Fu, China, elev. 6000 ft. |
| Synonym(s) | Parasilurus mento |
| Pronunciation | See loo russ |
| Etymology | From the Greek silouros which is the name of the fish. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 215mm (8.5") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Asia: endemic to Dian Chi Lake, Yunnan, China. China Waters, Dian Chi  (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (Ser. 7) v. 13 (no. 75) 192 |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2010 Nov 09 09:14 (species record created: 2007 Feb 19 20:31) |
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