Belonoglanis
brieni
Poll, 1959 |
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| Image
contributors to this species: |
| Hippocampus
Bildarchiv
(2) |
| ScotCat
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| Relevant
Information: |
Members of this genus are
long and slim and B.brieni possesses an unusually large
caudal fin. Aquarium care: This genera prefer water
with a bit of movement as they are found at the margins of swift-flowing
streams. Sand substrate with algae covered rocks if possible. Diet:
Algae, vegetable foods such as peas, frozen mosquito larvae and
tablet food. Not often imported. |
| Common
Name: |
None |
| Synonyms: |
None |
| Family: |
Amphiliidaeblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
Africa:
N'Djili River, Stanley Pool, Congo Dem. Rep. Congo Rep. Type
locality: Stanley Pool, Rivière N'Djili |
| Size:
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14.5cm.
(5¾ins) |
| Temp: |
20-25°c
(67-77°f.) |
| p.H. |
6.5-7.2. |
| Reference: |
Seegers, L.
2008 The catfishes of Africa. A handbook for identification and
maintenance. Aqualog Verlag A.C.S. GmbH, Germany. 604 p.
Baensch, H.A. and R. Riehl 1995 Aquarien Atlas.
Band 4. Mergus Verlag GmbH, Verlag für Natur- und Heimtierkunde,
Melle, Germany. 864 p. |
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