Chrysichthys brachynema Boulenger, 1900
Kibonde
photo by Lindersson, A.

Family:  Claroteidae (Claroteid catfishes), subfamily: Claroteinae
Max. size:  77 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 7,700.0 g
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: Lake Tanganyika (Ref. 55984).
Diagnosis:  Description: postcleithral process pointed (Ref. 75075).
Biology:  Inhabits inshore areas of the lake down to 30 m depth and feeds mainly on crabs (Ref. 4967).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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