Kunming catfish
| Kunming catfish | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Siluridae |
| Genus: | Silurus |
| Species: | S. mento |
| Binomial name | |
| Silurus mento Regan, 1904 | |
The Kunming catfish (Silurus mento) is a critically endangered species of catfish in the family Siluridae. It is endemic to Dian Chi Lake, China. S. mento grows to a length of 21.5 centimetres (8.5 in) TL.
References
- ↑ Chen, X.-Y. & Yang, B. (2008). "Silurus mento". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2011.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 9 August 2011.
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