Amphiliidae

Zaireichthys flavomaculatus

Zaireichthys flavomaculatus

Humeral process with fine teeth

• Yellow
• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Freshwater fish
• Africa
• Elongated
• Small
• Tropical fish

Zaireichthys flavomaculatus is a species of loach catfish endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo where it is only found in the Lulua River. It reaches a length of 3.9 cm. The humeral process of the pectoral girdle is moderately long with poorly developed or fine denticulations.