Moonfish

Citharinus eburneensis

Tropical
Coastal
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Deep-bodied
Compressed cross-section
Medium
Tropical fish

Citharinus eburneensis is a species of lutefish from tropical Africa. It is known from the coastal rivers of Côte d'Ivoire and can get as large as 17.5 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Citharinidae
Genus: Citharinus
Maximum length: 17.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: deep_bodied
Distribution: Africa: known from coastal rivers of Côte d'Ivoire (Ref. 2938 , 7095 , 81281 ). Previously known from the Bia (Ref. 272 , 7095 , 13331 ), but has disappeared here after the construction of Lake Ayamé in Côte d'Ivoire (Ref. 30488 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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