African eel-catfish
Plotosus nkunga
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African eel-catfish (Plotosus nkunga) is a euryhaline fish of the family Plotosidae, in the order Siluriformes. Maximum recorded length is 51 cm. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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简介
The African eel-catfish (Plotosus nkunga) is a catfish found in both freshwater and saltwater environments, reaching up to 51 cm in length. It has an elongated body and belongs to the family Plotosidae, which includes venomous-spined species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 51.0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
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Taxonomy
| 目 | Siluriformes (Catfishes) |
| 科 | Plotosidae |
| 物种 | Plotosus nkunga |
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