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    Scientific NameChrysichthys longidorsalis    Risch & Thys van den Audenaerde, 1981
    Common Name
    Type LocalitySanaga River, above Nachtigal falls near Ekongolo, 4°21'N, 11°41'E, Cameroon.
    Synonym(s)Chrysichthys longidorsalis longidorsalis, Gephyroglanis velifer
    Pronunciationcry sick thiss
    EtymologyChrysichthys: 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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    DistributionAfrica

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    IUCN Red List Category
    Vulnerable
    , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2009.
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    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceRevue de Zoologie Africaine v. 95 (no. 1), pp 247.
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    Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)