Malapteruridae

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Malapteruridae, or Electric Catfish, belongs to the order Siluriformes. This family includes two genera, Malapterurus and Paradoxoglanis, with 19 species. Malapteruridae is the only group of catfish with a well-developed electrogenic organ.


Common name Difficulty Maximum Size Minimum Tank Size
Malapterurus electricus Electric Catfish Moderate 48.03149606299248.031 in122 cm 160160 gal605.666 liters
605,665.885 mL
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