Petrocephalus christyi

Petrocephalus christyi

Tropical
Upper river
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Fusiform
Small
Tropical fish

Petrocephalus christyi is a species of electric fish in the family Mormyridae, found in Africa, being widespread in the Congo River basin, from the rapids just below Pool Malebo to the upper Lualaba, in Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Bonytongues
Family: Mormyridae
Genus: Petrocephalus
Maximum length: 7.7 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: widespread in the Congo River basin, from the rapids just below Pool Malebo (Ref. 85331 ) to the upper Lualaba (Ref. 45616 ), in Central African Republic (Ref. 113655 ), Republic of Congo (Ref. 85331 ), Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref. 4910 , 41585 , 45441 , 106245 , 106290 ) and Angola (Ref. 11970 , 120641 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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