Phenacogrammus major

Phenacogrammus major

Fish Reaching Nine Point Five Centimeters in the Congo Basin

Phenacogrammus major is a freshwater fish from Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 9.5 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Alestidae
Genus: Phenacogrammus
Maximum length: 9.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: Dja (Sangha drainage, middle Congo River basin)(Ref. 42032 , 80290 ), Nyong, Ntem and Sanaga river basins in Cameroon (Ref. 80290 ). Also reported from Rio Muni (Ref. 5331 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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