Doumea angolensis

(Doumea angolensis)

Description

Doumea angolensis is a species of loach catfish endemic to Angola where it is found in the Benguela interior and the Kwanza River system. It reaches lengths of 7 cm.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Siluriformes

Family:Amphiliidae

Genus:Doumea

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