Chrysichthys macropterus Boulenger, 1920
Chrysichthys macropterus
photo by Mertens, P.

Family:  Claroteidae (Claroteid catfishes), subfamily: Claroteinae
Max. size:  28.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: Congo River system (Ref. 55984). Reported from the Lomami and Wagenia Falls (Ref. 106245) and Kasai drainage in Angola (Ref. 11970).
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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