New Species of Congoglanis (Siluriformes: Amphiliidae) from the Southern Congo River Basin
A new species of catfish of the subfamily Doumeinae, of the African family Amphiliidae, was discovered from the Kasai River system in northeastern Angola and given the name Congoglanis howesi. The new species exhibits a combination of proportional body measurements that readily distinguishes it from all congeners. This brings to four the number of species of Congoglanis, all of which are endemic to the Congo River basin.
Congoglanis howesi, new species, holotype, 81 mm SL, MRAC 162332, Angola, Lunda Norte, Kasai River basin, Luachimo River, Luachimo rapids, 7°21′S, 20°50′E. Dorsal, lateral, and ventral views.
Map of west central Africa with type locality of Congoglanis howesi indicated by square.
Contributor Notes
Associate Editor: R. E. Reis.