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Chrysichthys longipinnis (Boulenger, 1899) Aluminum catfish |
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Hippocampus-Bildarchiv |
| Family: | Claroteidae (Claroteid catfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 70 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6.30000019073486 - 7.5; dH range: 4 - 12 | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Congo River basin (Ref. 92373), mainly in large rivers (Ref. 78218). | |||
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| Biology: | Only the young is popular in the aquarium trade (Ref. 4537). Feeds mainly on worms (Ref. 6868). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||