| Reference no. | Wildekamp, R.H., 1996 |
| Ecosystem | Congo |
| Status | endemic |
| Abundance | |
| Lifestage | juv./adults |
| Regional database | |
| Remarks | Epiplatys c. chevalieri found mainly along western bank of Congo basin, while E. c. nigricans in central and eastern parts up to the "Portes d'Enfer" waterfalls, including Uele, Tshuapa, lower Kasai and Sankuru drainages (Ref. 47774). |