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Dinotopterus

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Scientific name
  
Dinotopterus cunningtoni

Higher classification
  
Dinotopterus

Order
  
Catfish

Family
  
Clariidae

Phylum
  
Chordata

Rank
  
Species

Genus
  
Dinotopterus Boulenger, 1906

Similar
  
Catfish, Airbreathing catfish, Clariallabes

Dinotopterus cunningtoni is a species of catfish in the Clariidae family. It is found in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, and Zambia. Its natural habitat is freshwater lakes. It is of importance in local commercial fisheries. It can reach a length of 175 cm (68.9 inches) SL.

References

Dinotopterus Wikipedia