PlanetCatfish.com - Chrysichthys brachynema (Claroteidae) Cat-eLog

Pair - female below
Male
Female
Close-up of male genital area
Close-up of female genital area

Cat-eLog Data Sheet
Scientific Name	**Chrysichthys brachynema** Boulenger, 1900
Common Names	Salmon Catfish Kibonde
Type Locality	Kalambo, Lake Tanganyika.
Synonym(s)	Amarginops brachynema, 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) Login to view the 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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Last Update	2020 Sep 25 00:24 (species record created: 2001 Apr 21 00:00)