Chrysichthys thonneri Steindachner, 1912

Family:  Claroteidae (Claroteid catfishes), subfamily: Claroteinae
Max. size:  50 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: present throughout the Congo River basin (Ref. 78218).
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Present throughout the Congo River basin (Ref. 78218). Also Ref. 3236.


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