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  • Parauchenoglanis ahli
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Scientific NameParauchenoglanis ahli    (Holly, 1930)
Common Name
Type LocalityMountain streams of Bakoko, lower Sanaga River basin, Cameroon.
Synonym(s)Auchenoglanis ahli
EtymologyParauchenoglanis: The Greek prefix para means near; in reference to the resemblance to Auchenoglanis. 
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Size84mm or 3.3" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
IdentificationIn 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.

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, Cross (click on these areas to find other species found there)
African Waters, Cameroon waters, Sanaga (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Data Deficient
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FeedingIn nature, preys on insect larvae, crustaceans, and small fishes - not a fussy eater in the aquarium and will eat most foods. User data.
BreedingUnreported in the aquarium.
Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceSitzungsberichte, Akademie der Wissenschaften in Wien, Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Klasse v. 139 (Abt. 1) (nos. 3-4), pp 201, Pl. 1 (fig. 9[1?]).
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Fri Dec 23, 2022 9:17 am)