Malapterurus melanochir in Congo Dem Rp
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence endemic
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish No
Saltwater No
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
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Known from the Kasai system, middle Congo (rivers Ruki, Lobilo, Tsalowe, Ley Yolé, Lubilu, Isalowe and Lilanla), Ubangi system (Ref. 44050), rivers Tshuapa (Ref. 44050) and Yenge-Salonga confluence (Ref. 93897) (Ruki drainage), Aruwimi, Itimbiri (Ref. 106290), Lomami, Wagenia Falls, Lualaba (including the Maiko-Loboya) (Ref. 106245) and upper Lualaba (Kilwezi River) (Ref. 44050). Type locality: Ruki R. at Eala, 00°04'N, 18°20'E, Congo R. basin, Congo (Ref. 44050). Also Ref. 78218.

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(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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