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Down Summary of ameiurus
Pronounced Ai MEE you russ
Etymology Ameiurus: ''curtailed'' refers to the lack of a deep notch in the caudal fin.
Size Smallest 280mm, largest 950mm, average 498mm, most commonly 290mm. All SL.
Species There are 7 "species" in the database
Keepers 6 species (85%) are being kept by registered keepers
New spp. / time
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Distribution

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1.
Ameiurus melasAmeiurus melas
(34.69%)
2.
Ameiurus natalisAmeiurus natalis
(27.55%)
3.
Ameiurus nebulosusAmeiurus nebulosus
(23.47%)
4.
Ameiurus serracanthusAmeiurus serracanthus
(10.2%)
5.
Ameiurus catusAmeiurus catus
(3.06%)
6.
Ameiurus platycephalusAmeiurus platycephalus
(1.02%)
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