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Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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Scientific Name | Chrysichthys walkeri Günther, 1899 |
Common Name | |
Type Locality | Prah River, Ghana. |
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 | 200mm or 7.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Habitat Information | |
Distribution | Africa: Ghana to Cabinda, Angola. |
IUCN Red List Category | Vulnerable, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020. |
Husbandry Information | |
Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
Further Information | |
Reference | Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 1899 (pt 3), pp 720, Fig. 3. |
Registered Keepers | There are 2 registered keepers, view all "my cats" data. |
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Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 2 records of this fish being seen, view them all. |
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Last Update | 2021 Jan 09 02:43 (species record created: 2014 Nov 09 09:15) |