African shovelnose catfish
Parauchenoglanis monkei
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Freshwater
최대 크기
15.100000381469727 cm
과(科)
소개
The African shovelnose catfish (Parauchenoglanis monkei) is a freshwater catfish reaching about 15.1 cm in length. It inhabits rivers and streams in West and Central Africa and has a flattened, shovel-like snout.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 15.100000381469727 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
수질 유형
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| 목(目) | Siluriformes (Catfishes) |
| 과(科) | Claroteidae |
| 종 | Parauchenoglanis monkei |
자주 묻는 질문
How big does African shovelnose catfish get?
African shovelnose catfish can grow up to 15.100000381469727 cm long.
What family does African shovelnose catfish belong to?
African shovelnose catfish (Parauchenoglanis monkei) belongs to the family Claroteidae in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).
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