Order Siluriformes Higher classification Silurus | Phylum Chordata 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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