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| Scientific Name | Chrysichthys dendrophorus (Poll, 1966) |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Kinsuka rapids, Kinshasa, Zaire [Democratic Republic of Congo]. |
| Synonym(s) | Amarginops dendrophorus, Rheoglanis dendrophorus |
| Pronunciation | cry sick thiss |
| Etymology | Chrysichthys: From the Greek chrysos, meaning golden and ichthys, meaning fish; in reference to the golden-yellow color (of the type species, C. auratus). |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 600mm (23.6") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Africa: rapids in the Lower Congo African Waters  , Congo, Lower Congo (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Revue de Zoologie et de Botanique Africaines v. 74 (pts 3-4) |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2008 Jun 25 05:47 (species record created: 2008 Jun 21 05:12) |
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