Chrysichthys helicophagus
Chrysichthys helicophagus Roberts & Stewart, 1976


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Family:  Claroteidae (Claroteid catfishes)
Max. size:  18 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: lower Congo River, usually in rapids (Ref. 42510), and in the lower reaches of the Middle Congo River, just upstream of Pool Malebo (Ref. 104438).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Feeds mainly on snails, which it swallows whole (Ref. 6868).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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