Clariallabes centralis (Poll & Lambert, 1958)
photo by RMCA / Mark Hanssens

Family:  Clariidae (Airbreathing catfishes)
Max. size:  20.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: middle Congo River system (Ref. 78218).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Juveniles have been found in the inundation zone of forest streams and pools and appear to be omnivores. Sand, decayed plant materials and decomposed insects were found in juvenile stomachs (Ref. 41580, 78218).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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