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Scientific NameSchilbe congensis    (Leach, 1818)
Common Name
Type LocalityCongo River.
Synonym(s)Eutropius congensis, Eutropius congoensis, Eutropius congolensis, Silurus congensis
Pronunciationskill bee
Etymology
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Size450mm or 17.7" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionAfrica
African Waters, Congo (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
, a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2009.
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BreedingUnreported in the aquarium. In nature, oviparous; eggs are unguarded. For many species, reproduction takes place during the rainy season.
Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceA general notice of the animals taken by Mr. John Cranch, pp 409.
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Last UpdateWed Jan 20, 2016 8:21 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)