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  • Chrysichthys delheziDorsal view of head
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Scientific Name Chrysichthys delhezi    Boulenger, 1899
Common Name
Type Locality Boma, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Synonym(s) Chrysichthys delhezi, Chrysichthys delhezi thomasi
Pronunciation cry sick thiss
Etymology Chrysichthys: From the Greek chrysos, meaning golden and ichthys, meaning fish; in reference to the golden-yellow color (of the type species, C. auratus). 
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Size 232mm or 9.1" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution Africa: Lower Congo River system.
African Waters, Congo, Lower Congo (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
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Breeding Unreported.
Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference Annales du Musee du Congo (Ser. Zoology) v. 1 (fasc. 5), pp 108, Pl. 42 (fig. 2).
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Last Update 2025 Jan 01 11:58 (species record created: 2008 Jun 21 05:34)