Belonoglanis [SEP] parent taxon
Belonoglanis
Belonoglanis is a genus of catfishes (order Siluriformes) of the family Amphiliidae. Both species occur in the Congo River basin.
Species.
There are currently two recognized species in this genus:
- "Belonoglanis brieni"
- "Belonoglanis tenuis"
Belonoglanis tenuis
Belonoglanis tenuis is a species of loach catfish found in the Congo Basin where it occurs in the Congo River basin. It reaches lengths up to 17.2 cm.
Species Information.
Species Information Size.
The "belonoglanis tenuis" usually measures at around 17 centimeters.
Species Information Identification.
There is a single row of bony plates from the dorsal fin to the caudal peduncle on the top of the fishes body. The "belonoglanis tenuis" is long and thin. They are toothless.
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