Kingdom Animalia Order Siluriformes Genus Silurus Higher classification Silurus | Phylum Chordata Family Siluridae Scientific name Silurus mento Rank Species | |
Similar Silurus, Catfish, Siluridae | ||
The Kunming catfish (Silurus mento) is a critically endangered species of catfish in the family Siluridae. It is endemic to Dian Chi Lake, China. There have been no confirmed records in decades and it is feared extinct. S. mento grows to a length of 21.5 centimetres (8.5 in) TL.
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