| Family: |
Claroteidae (Claroteid catfishes), subfamily: Claroteinae |
| Max. size: |
60 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: restricted to the Lower Congo River (Ref. 78218), possibly only in the rapids (Ref. 55984). |
| Diagnosis: |
Description: eyes subcutaneous; postcleithral process reduced (Ref. 75075). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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