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Malapterurus electricus (Gmelin, 1789)Electric catfish
Catalogue Number | NHMD1566968 |
Country | Nigeria |
Locality | Nigeria, Jos Plateau |
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Object summary
Order | Siluriformes (Catfish) |
Family | Malapteruridae (Electric catfishes) |
Genus | Malapterurus |
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