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Heterobranchus boulengeri Pellegrin, 1922 |
| Family: | Clariidae (Airbreathing catfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 64 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Lake Mweru system below Johnston Falls, including Mweru Wantipa (Ref. 78218), in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 31-39; Anal soft rays: 46-50. Barbels short. Head spatulate in dorsal outline; snout rectangular and lower jaw extending beyond upper. Gill arches extended anteriorly. Suprabranchial organ well developed. Pectoral spine serrated on base of outer side. Openings of secondary sensory canals display a regular geometric pattern. | |||
| Biology: | Diet of adults consists of fishes. Juveniles feed on insect larvae and other invertebrates (Ref. 78218). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||