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Chrysichthys brachynema  Boulenger, 1900
Image contributors to this species:
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Relevant Information: Inhabits inshore areas of Lake Tanganyika, down to 30 m depth and feeds mainly on crabs.
Common Name: Goldback spiny catfish
Synonyms: Chrysichthys myriodon
Family: Claroteidae blycipitidae
Distribution: Africa: Lake Tanganyika. Type locality: Kalambo [Lake Tanganyika].
Size: 70cm. (2ft 4ins)
Temp: 24-28°C (75-83°F)
p.H. 7.5-8.5.
Reference: Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2009.FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. www.fishbase.org, version (10/2009).


 

 

 

 

 

 

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Family:  Claroteidae
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