Taxonomy of Finfish (1+2)

4.1.2.8 Family: Malapteruridae (Electric cat fishes)

4.1.2.5 Family : Malapteruridae (Electric cat fishes)

• Freshwater
• Distributed to Africa and Nile
• Well developed Electrogenic organ present, derived from anterior body musculature.
• Dorsal fin absent; Adipose fin far back
• Caudal fin rounded
• 3 pairs of barbells (nasal pair absent)

One genus malapterurus with 2 species

1.  M. electricus                 2.   M. microstoma