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Scientific Name Dolichamphilius brieni  (Poll, 1959)
Common Name
Type Locality Stanley Pool, Congo River, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Synonym(s) Leptoglanis brieni
Etymology From the greek dolichos, long or elongate; ammos, sand; and philos, beloved,dear. Gender masculine. Named in honour of Professor P. Brien.
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Size 54mm or 2.1" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification Body and especially caudal peduncle extremely elongate;pectoral fin with 9-11 branched rays;outermost branched ray of pectoral and pelvic fins more elongate, so these fins have a falcate shape;principle caudal finrays 6-7.

The base colour, including on the surface of the head, is practically unpigmented and transparent, with small, not very distinct spots on the body.
Sexing Unknown
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Distribution Africa: Malebo Pool, Democratic Republic of the Congo
African Waters, Congo, Lower Congo, Pool Malebo (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category Vulnerable, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2009.
Down Husbandry Information
Breeding Unreported.
Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
Down Further Information
Reference Annales du Musée du Congo Belge v. 71 (art. 3), pp 96, Pl. 24 (fig. 2).
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Last Update 2021 Sep 01 15:03 (species record created: 2008 May 17 03:42)