| Family: |
Clariidae (Airbreathing catfishes) |
| Max. size: |
19.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: middle Congo River basin, Lake Albert system and Malagarasi basin (Ref. 248, 78218). Also reported from the lower Lualaba (Ref. 106245). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 76-87; Anal soft rays: 63-69; Vertebrae: 60-64. Head rectangular to oval-shaped dorsally; snout broadly rounded; eyes laterally placed. Frontal fontanelle long and narrow; occipital fontanelle small and oval-shaped. Supraorbital and `dermosphenotic' bones separate but not reduced. Tooth plates broad. Pectoral spine slightly curved; outer side with strong, downward serrations. Gill rakers short and squat, although distantly set. Suprabranchial organ rather primitive. Openings of the secondary sensory canals display a regular pattern. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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