Gymnallabes typus

(Gymnallabes typus)

Description

Gymnallabes typus is a species of airbreathing catfish found in Benin, Cameroon and Nigeria. It occurs in the delta and the lower reaches of the Niger River as well as the Cross River. It reaches a length of 23.0 cm (9.1 inches) TL.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Siluriformes

Family:Clariidae

Genus:Gymnallabes

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