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| Scientific Name | Parailia congica Boulenger, 1899 |
| Common Name(s) | Speckled Glass Catfish |
| Type Locality | Ebinga R., from Lake Leopold II [Mai-Ndombe], Zaire. |
| Synonym(s) | Parailia longifilis |
| Pronunciation | Pah RAIL ee ah - con gee kah |
| Etymology | The generic name comes from the Latin prefix par-, meaning equal and Ailia, a genus of schilbeid catfishes, in reference to the similarity between this genus and Ailia. The specific epithet comes from its type locality (the Congo River drainage). |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 90mm (3.5") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | Adipose fin absent, posterior edge of pectoral spine smooth. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Known only from the Congo River drainage. African Waters  , Congo (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 6.4 - 7.2 |
| Temperature | 25.0-28.0°C or 77-82.4°F (Show others within this range) |
| Other Parameters | Occurs in deep water. In the aquarium, prefers water that has a current but is not turbulent. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | In the wild, feeds on plankton and crustaceans. In the aquarium, is sometimes fussy about food; prefers small live, frozen or freeze-dried organisms but will generally accept flake food. |
| Furniture | Best kept in a tank with moderate to dense plant growth. Although this species is essentially confined to the larger rivers, the turbidity of its natural habitat means that some cover must be provided for it to feel at ease. |
| Compatibility | A fragile, easily injured fish. |
| Suggested Tankmates | Best kept in groups of 6 or more, the more the better. |
| Breeding | Not reported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Ann. Mus. Congo (Ser. Zool.)v. 1 (fasc. 5) - pp106 - Pl. 41 (fig. 2) [not 3] |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2004 Nov 23 00:00 (species record created: 2001 Apr 26 00:00) |
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