| Citation | Norris, S.M., 1995, Microctenopoma uelense and M. nigricans, a new genus and two new species of anabantid fishes from Africa.. Ichthyol. Explor. Freshwat. 6(4):357-376. |
| Ref. | 26634 Norris, S.M., 1995 |
| Page | 369;fig.11 |
| Named Used as Valid | Microctenopoma nigricans |
| Comment | Original species description. |
| Locality | Zaire: Lubi River, tributary to Sankuru River which feeds the Kasai River (Zaire River system), ca. 160 air-km SSE of Kananga (Luluabourg). |
| Distribution | Kasai and Sankuru drainages, Congo DR. |
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