Kryptopterus
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| Scientific name | Kryptopterus |
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| Phylum | Chordata |
| Order | Catfish |
| Rank | Genus |
| Higher classification | Siluridae |
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| ID | 3001420 |
About Kryptopterus
Kryptopterus is a genus of catfishes belonging to the family Siluridae. They are found in freshwater throughout Southeast Asia. The scientific name comes from Ancient Greek kryptós + ptéryx. It refers to the reduced or even entirely absent dorsal fin of these catfishes.