Malapteruridae |
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Malapteruridae = ( mahl
lap tur RUHR id dee )
Commonly known as the Electric Catfishes.
There are now 19 species existing in this African family,
16 from the Malapterurus genus and 3 in the Paradoxoglanis
genera. Basically a catfish for the experienced and dedicated
keeper who knows how to handle a fish that can discharge
up to 350 volts in short bursts. |
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