Malapterurus leonensis is a species of electric catfish endemic to Sierra Leone, where it is found in the coastal rivers. This species grows to a length of SL. Threats The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has listed the electric catfish as a prohibited species. Prohibited nonnative species, as they are considered to be dangerous to the ecology and/or health and welfare of the people in Florida. Currently, no indication of M. leonensis in the United States in the wild or in trade was found. References Malapteruridae Catfish of Africa Fish of West Africa Endemic fauna of Sierra Leone Fish described in 2000 Strongly electric fish