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
Water type: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated