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Scientific Name Plataplochilus ngaensis  (Ahl, 1924)
Common Names Mimic Lampeye
Nga Lampeye
Type Locality Nga-Zuflüssen bei Attogondema, Cameroon [possibly Noya, Gabon].
Etymology ngaensis meaning from or belonging in Nga, the type locality.
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Size 50mm or 2" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution Africa: Lower Ogooué drainage system in southern Equatorial Guinea and northwestern Gabon.
IUCN Red List Category Least Concern, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2009.
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Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference Zoologischer Anzeiger v. 61(nos 5/6), pp 135
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Last Update 2019 Oct 24 11:57 (species record created: 2011 Apr 16 06:49)