Malapterurus shirensis

(Malapterurus shirensis)

Description

Malapterurus shirensis is a species of electric catfish native to the Zambezi River basin where it occurs in the countries of Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe. This species grows to a length of 37.2 centimetres (14.6 in) SL.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Siluriformes

Family:Malapteruridae

Genus:Malapterurus

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