Chrysichthys cranchii (Leach, 1818)
Kokuni
Chrysichthys cranchii
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Family:  Claroteidae (Claroteid catfishes), subfamily: Claroteinae
Max. size:  150 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 135 kg
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: found in large rivers throughout the Congo River system (Ref. 78218).
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  venomous


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