Kingdom Animalia Class Actinopterygii Family Amphiliidae Scientific name Zaireichthys dorae | Phylum Chordata Order Siluriformes Subfamily Leptoglanidinae Rank Species | |
Similar Catfish, Synodontis woosnami, Synodontis nigromaculatus, Amphilius, Loach catfish | ||
Zaireichthys dorae, the Chobe sand catlet, is a species of loach catfish endemic to Angola where it is only found in the Rio Luachimo. It reaches a length of 2.7 cm. The humeral process of the pectoral girdle is moderately long with poorly developed or fine denticulations. The neural and hemal spines tend to be simple and slender. This species occurs over sand and is usually buried with just the eyes protruding.
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