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Scientific Name Parauchenoglanis chiumbeensis   
Common Name Chiumbe Grunter
Etymology Parauchenoglanis: The Greek prefix para means near; in reference to the resemblance to Auchenoglanis. 
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Identification In all Parauchenoglanis the small eyes are not covered by a transparent skin (having a free border). The first dorsal spine is small, the second large and strong followed by seven branched fin rays (rarely eight). Pectoral fin with one spine and 7-8 branched rays, pelvic fin with six rays (of which five are branched), anal fin with 6-10 branched rays. Edge of caudal is straight or rounded.
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Distribution
African Waters, Congo, Lower Congo, Kasai, Luembe, Chiumbe (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Not Evaluated
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Feeding In nature, preys on insect larvae, crustaceans, and small fishes - not a fussy eater in the aquarium and will eat most foods. User data.
Breeding Unreported in the aquarium.
Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Registered Keepers There is no registered keeper.
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Last Update 2024 Nov 18 12:45 (species record created: 2024 Nov 16 07:38)