''Notoglanidium boutchangai'' is a species of claroteid catfish.

Location

''Notoglanidium boutchangai'' can be found in the Ogooué River basin of

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Size

It reaches a length of 22.5 cm (8.9 inches) TL.

Information

''Notoglanidium boutchangai'' is considered to be of least concern to becoming an endangered species. The main threats that negatively affect this species by decreasing its population in their habitat include deforestation for limber, gold mining, and the construction of dams. Even though there are threats, none of them are decreasing the population in a dramatic way. There are no conservation measures being done to help conserve the species. The common name of ''Notoglanidium boutchangai'' in French is Bambonga.

Habitat

''Notoglanidium boutchangai'' is recorded to live in a freshwater environment. They can be located in a tropical environment. This species populates in rivers.

Characteristics

''Notoglanidium boutchangai'' is known to have a wide and flat head along with a rounded snout. The eyes are located on the backside of the head. The main color of this species is usually a reddish-brown color.

References

Claroteidae Fish of Africa Fish described in 1965 {{siluriformes-stub