Gephyroglanis congicus

(Gephyroglanis congicus)

Description

Gephyroglanis congicus is a species of claroteid catfish endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo where it is found in the Congo River system. This species grows to a length of 43.0 cm (16.9 inches) SL.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Siluriformes

Family:Claroteidae

Genus:Gephyroglanis

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