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Genus Family: Malapteruridae 🍽️ 1 Edible 🎣 1 Game Fish

Malapterurus

Species
18
Max Length
122 cm
Max Weight
20.0 kg
Max Lifespan
10 yrs
Avg Trophic
3.40
Threatened
—

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Family
Malapteruridae
Genus
Malapterurus

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
18

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
VU
DD
Least Concern 12
Vulnerable 2
Data Deficient 2

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Mauritania
1 spp.
Egypt
1 spp.
Senegal
1 spp.
Germany
1 spp.
Rwanda
1 spp.
Ethiopia
1 spp.

🔬 Ecology & Feeding

piscivore
100%
2