Procatopodidae (African lampeyes), subfamily: Procatopodinae |
6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.19999980926514, non-migratory |
Africa: drainages of the rivers Lombo, Loeme, Kouilou and Chiloango in the coastal rainforest of southwestern Gabon, western Congo, Cabinda enclave of Angola and western part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and in some minor northern tributaries of the lower Congo River (Ref. 59344). |
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Occurs in small rivers, brooks and swamps in the coastal rainforest (Ref. 59344). Difficult to maintain in aquaria (Ref. 31267). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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