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| Scientific Name | Chrysichthys laticeps Pellegrin, 1932 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Near Brazzaville, Republic of the 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 | 1260mm (49.6") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Africa: Congo River system. African Waters  , Congo (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Bulletin du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle (Série 2) v. 4 (no. 2) |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2008 Jun 23 10:54 (species record created: 2008 Jun 21 05:36) |
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