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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Chrysichthys brevibarbis (Boulenger, 1899) |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Boma, Zaire. |
| Synonym(s) | Chrysobagrus brevibarbis |
| 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 | 400mm (15.7") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Africa: Congo River system below Stanley Falls. African Waters  , Congo (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 6.3 - 7.5 |
| Temperature | 20.0-25.0°C or 68-77°F (Show others within this range) |
| Other Parameters | dH 4-18. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Ann. Mus. Congo (Ser. Zool.) v. 1 (fasc. 3) 40 Pl. 21 (fig. 1) |
| Registered Keepers | (1) amiidae. Click on a username above to see all that persons registered catfish species. You can also view all "my cats" data for this species.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2006 Jul 31 10:22 (species record created: 2001 May 04 00:00) |
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