Eastern sand catlet

Zaireichthys monomotapa

Elongated Amphiliid Fish from the Zambezi Basin

Tropical
Lower river
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Elongated
Small
Tropical fish

Eastern sand catlet is known around Africa as a freshwater fish; It occurs in freshwater habitats, and the species reaches a recorded maximum of 3.8 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Amphiliidae
Genus: Zaireichthys
Maximum length: 3.8 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Africa: widespread in the tributaries of middle and lower Zambezi River, tributaries of Lake Malawi, Pungwe River, Buzi River and Save River (Ref. 86935 , 94654 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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