Phyllonemus brichardi
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| Phyllonemus brichardi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Claroteidae |
| Genus: | Phyllonemus |
| Species: | P. brichardi |
| Binomial name | |
| Phyllonemus brichardi Risch, 1987 | |
Phyllonemus brichardi also known as kapondo or the spatula-barbeled catfish, is a species of claroteid catfish endemic to Lake Tanganyika.[1] It is only known from the type locality, which is the eastern shore of the Ubwari Peninsula on the Congo side of Lake Tanganyika.[2]
The fish is named in honor of aquarium-fish exporter Pierre Brichard (1921-1990), who collected the type specimen.[3]
Habitat
It lives under large boulders in shallow water.
Diet
It primarily feeds on small invertebrates and fish.[4]
