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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Chrysichthys brachynema Boulenger, 1900 |
| Common Names | Salmon Catfish Kibonde |
| Type Locality | Kalambo, Lake Tanganyika. |
| Synonym(s) | Chrysichthys myriodon |
| Pronunciation | cry sick thiss - bra KEY nee mah |
| 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 | 770mm or 30.3" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | This fish can be identified from other congeners by the large eyes and mouth. It is the most commonly available species with a large fleshy adipose fin. |
| Sexing | Generally, the males adipose fin is slightly larger and fleshier. The female is slightly larger and has a more rotund shape (especially when viewed from above). |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Africa: Lake Tanganyika. African Waters, Western Rift Valley Lakes, Tanganyika (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map. |
| IUCN Red List Category | Least Concern, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2006. |
| pH | 6.4 - 8.0 |
| Temperature | 20.0-25.0°C or 68-77°F (Show species within this range) |
| Other Parameters | Hardness in the range of 4-18 dGH |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | These catfish will thrive on a mixed and varied diet that includes catfish pellets, prawns, mussels, earthworms and bloodworms. User data. |
| Furniture | The aquarium can be planted or not, but there must be some caves, or plant pots for the fish to hide in. Subdued lighting is an advantage beacause the fish is nocturnal, although it is active during the day once settled. |
| Compatibility | This fish should not be kept with smaller fish as they will be eated. Recommended for a lake tanganyika community, with no small fish, and will plenty of caves to hide in. |
| Suggested Tankmates | Good tankmates include all larger lake tanganyika community fish, as well as Brochis and other larger catfish and larger cichlids. |
| Breeding | Not reported. |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
| Further Information | |
| Reference | Annals and Magazine of Natural History (Series 7) v. 6 (no. 35), pp 480. |
| Registered Keepers | There are 3 registered keepers, view all "my cats" data. |
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| Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 3 records of this fish being seen, view them all. |
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| Last Update | 2020 Sep 25 00:24 (species record created: 2001 Apr 21 00:00) |