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Mochokus niloticus

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Mochokus niloticus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Mochokidae
Genus: Mochokus
Species:
M. niloticus
Binomial name
Mochokus niloticus
Joannis, 1835

Mochokus niloticus is a species of upside-down catfish native to the Nile and Niger River basins. This species grows to a length of 6.5 centimetres (2.6 in) TL.

References

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  • Akinyi, E.; Awaïss, A.; Azeroual, A.; Getahun, A. & Lalèyè, P. (2010). "Mochokus niloticus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010. IUCN: e.T182551A7911583. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T182551A7911583.en. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  • Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Mochokus niloticus". FishBase. December 2011 version.