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Family Overview |
Pronounced | Mahl lap teh RHUR Iday |
Family Common Name | Electric Catfishes |
Features | Long, sausage-like body unique amongst catfish in that it lacks a dorsal fin. Fleshy mouth. These catfish are able to emit electric shocks hence their common name. |
Distribution | Africa |
Common Names | Electric Catfish |
Size | Smallest 119mm, largest 1220mm, average 394mm, most commonly 215mm. All SL. |
Species | There are 20 "species" in 2 genera in the database |
Keepers | 5 species (25%) are being kept by registered keepers |