Citharinus macrolepis

Citharinus macrolepis

Tropical
Lower river
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Large
Tropical fish

Citharinus macrolepis is a species of lutefish in the family Citharinidae. It is found in tropical Africa, where it is very widespread in the Congo River basin.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Citharinidae
Genus: Citharinus
Maximum length: 75 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: widespread in the Congo River basin, from the (marine) lower Congo (Ref. 1878 , 42510 ) up to Lake Upemba (Ref. 2970 ), in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of Congo and Central African Republic. Absent from the Luapula-Moero and southern Kasaï (Ref. 2970 ). Reports from the Chiloango basin (Ref. 1878 , 4913 ) unconfirmed.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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