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    Scientific NameMalapterurus punctatus    Norris, 2002
    Common Name
    Type LocalityUnspecified tributary waters of Duobe River at Duo Town (Duabo), about 5°42'N, 8°06'W, Cavally River drainage, Liberia.
    Synonym(s)
    Pronunciationmah lah TERR oo russ
    EtymologyMalapterurus: From the Greek malakos, meaning soft, pteron, meaning fin and oura, meaning tail; presumably in reference to the adipose fin, which appears all the more prominent in the absence of the rayed dorsal fin. 
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    Size215mm or 8.5" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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    DistributionAfrica

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    IUCN Red List Category
    Vulnerable
    , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2019.
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    BreedingUnreported in the aquarium.
    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceAnnales, Musée Royal de l'Afrique Centrale, Tervuren, Série in 8o, Sciences Zoologiques v. 289, pp 91, Figs. 47b, 51.
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    Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)