Acanthocleithron chapini

Not Evaluated Freshwater

Panjang Maks.

5,5 cm

Famili

Mochokidae

Overview

Acanthocleithron chapini is a freshwater fish of the family Mochokidae, in the order Siluriformes. Maximum recorded length is 5.5 cm.

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A freshwater catfish from African rivers with double dorsal fin arrangement. Bottom-dwelling in slow-moving rivers and streams in Central Africa. Part of the thorny catfish group of West and Central Africa.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	5,5 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Slow-moving rivers, swamps, and floodplains of Central Africa (Congo basin and West Africa). Inhabits muddy, plant-rich freshwater environments with fine substrates.

Jenis Air

Freshwater

Taxonomy

Ordo	Siluriformes (Catfishes)
Famili	Mochokidae
Spesies	Acanthocleithron chapini

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
Chinese (Simplified)	蔡氏棘双鳍鲿

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

How big does Acanthocleithron chapini get?

Acanthocleithron chapini can grow up to 5.5 cm long.

Where is Acanthocleithron chapini found?

Slow-moving rivers, swamps, and floodplains of Central Africa (Congo basin and West Africa). Inhabits muddy, plant-rich freshwater environments with fine substrates.

What family does Acanthocleithron chapini belong to?

Acanthocleithron chapini (Acanthocleithron chapini) belongs to the family Mochokidae in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).