| Family: |
Clariidae (Airbreathing catfishes) |
| Max. size: |
26 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: lower and middle Congo River basin (Ref. 78218), but also reported from the entire Congo River basin (Ref. 3820). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits forest streams. Stomach content analysis revealed a quantity of decayed plant material as well as insect larvae (Ref. 415802, 78218). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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