Chelaethiops congicus

Chelaethiops congicus

Carp in the Congo Basin

Tropical
Lower river
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Small
Tropical fish

Chelaethiops congicus is an African species of freshwater fish in the family Danionidae. It is found in the Congo River basin and in the Lake Tanganyika basin.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Chelaethiops
Maximum length: 11 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: widespread in the Congo River basin, from the lower Congo (Ref. 42510 ) up to the Lufira (Ref. 2970 ) and Lake Mweru (Ref. 45616 ). Also in the Lake Tanganyika basin (Ref. 2801 , 4967 ), including the Malagarazi (Ref. 98755 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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