Parauchenoglanis balayi

Parauchenoglanis balayi

Claroteid Fish from the Congo Basin

Tropical
Coastal
Lower river
Upper river
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Medium
Tropical fish

Parauchenoglanis balayi is known around Africa as a freshwater fish; It occurs in freshwater habitats, and the species reaches a recorded maximum of 31.7 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Claroteidae
Genus: Parauchenoglanis
Maximum length: 31.7 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: widespread in coastal basins from the Sanaga (Cameroon) southwards to the Chiloango (Cabinda province of Angola) (Ref. 74661 , 81642 ). Also in the Congo River basin (Ref. 50834 , 74661 ), from the lower Congo (Ref. 50834 , 120641 ) to the upper Lualaba (Ref. 45616 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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