Pterochromis congicus

Pterochromis congicus

Fish Reaching Fifteen Point Two Centimeters in African Waters

Pterochromis congicus is a freshwater fish from Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 15.2 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Pterochromis
Maximum length: 15.2 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: central Congo basin (Ref. 82321 ), from Pool Malebo (=Stanley Pool) (Ref. 41585 ) to the Wagenia Falls (Ref. 1879 , 106245 ), including Lake Tumba (Ref. 41591 ) and Lake Mai Ndombe (Ref. 1879 ), in Republic of Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo. Also reported from the Gribingui (upper Chari system, Lake Tchad basin) in Central African Republic (Ref. 82321 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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