Cat-eLog Families Malapteruridae

Species List 1. Malapterurus barbatus (i:3, k:1) 2. Malapterurus beninensis (i:4, k:1) 3. Malapterurus electricus (i:16, k:16) 4. Malapterurus gossei (i:1, k:0) 5. Malapterurus macrochir (i:1, k:0) 6. Malapterurus microstoma (i:8, k:3) 7. Malapterurus minjiriya (i:1, k:0) 8. Malapterurus oguensis (i:1, k:0) 9. Paradoxoglanis caudivittatus (i:0, k:0) 10. Paradoxoglanis cryptus (i:0, k:0) 11. Paradoxoglanis parvus (i:0, k:0)  Total of 11 species

The Catfish Family Malapteruridae 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 1020mm, average 407mm, most commonly 560mm. All SL. Species There are 11 species in 2 genera in the database Keepers 4 species (36%) are being kept by registered keepers  Top Five Genera 1. Malapterurus (21 keepers) 2. Paradoxoglanis (0 keepers)  Distribution of selected species  Most Kept Species 1. Malapterurus electricus (46.55%) 2. Malapterurus microstoma (13.61%) 3. Malapterurus beninensis (8.34%) 4. Malapterurus barbatus (7.46%) 5. Malapterurus oguensis (6.72%) 6. Malapterurus minjiriya (6.67%) 7. Malapterurus gossei (4.79%) 8. Malapterurus macrochir (4.23%) 9. Paradoxoglanis caudivittatus (0.59%) 10. Paradoxoglanis parvus (0.55%) 11. Paradoxoglanis cryptus (0.5%)

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