Chrysichthys dendrophorus

Chrysichthys dendrophorus

Vulnerable Fish of the Congo Basin

Yellow
Tropical
Lower river
Restricted distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Elongated
Large
Tropical fish

Chrysichthys dendrophorus is known around Africa as a freshwater fish; It occurs in freshwater habitats, and the species reaches a recorded maximum of 60 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Bagridae
Genus: Chrysichthys
Maximum length: 60 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Africa: restricted to the Lower Congo River (Ref. 78218 ), possibly only in the rapids (Ref. 55984 ).
Conservation status: VUVulnerable

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