/claroteidae/chrysichthys/delhezi/1.jpg "Chrysichthys delhezi(1) - Click to enlarge")
/claroteidae/chrysichthys/delhezi/2.jpg "Chrysichthys delhezi(2) Dorsal view of head - Click to enlarge")
 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysichthys delhezi Boulenger, 1899 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Boma, Zaire [Democratic Republic of Congo]. |
| 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 | 232mm (9.1") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Africa: Lower Congo River system. 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 | Annales du Musee du Congo (Ser. Zoology) v. 1 (fasc. 5) |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
| More Resources |
 -
Search Planet Catfish for more on Chrysichthys delhezi
 - BBcode (for use in linking to this page from forum posts) - Look up Chrysichthys delhezi on AquaticRepublic.com
 - Look up Chrysichthys delhezi on Fishbase, I.T.I.S. or ispecies search. - URL (for use in linking to the species from anywhere on the web) |
| Hits | 1564 hits. |
| Last Update | 2008 Jun 25 05:39 (species record created: 2008 Jun 21 05:34) |
Registered users: Bing [Bot], gold ocean aqua, Google [Bot], Majestic-12 [Bot], Richard B, Shane
© 1996 - 2012 PlanetCatfish.com, part of the Aquatic Republic Network group of websites. All Rights Reserved. By accessing this site you agree to our Terms and Conditions of Use.
