Phenacogrammus huloti (Congo tetra with black bands)

The phenacogrammmus huloti is a fish belonging to the family of the Alestidae. It is an endemic freshwater fish from the Congo River valley in Central Africa.

The phenacogrammmus huloti has an elongated body and laterally compressed, with a gray-blue color on the top and white on the belly. Its tail is wide and triangular, with transparent pectoral fins. The head of the phenacogrammmus huloti is wide and flattened, with round eyes and a mouth -shaped mouth, which allows it to scrape the stones at the bottom of the water to find food.

The Phenacogrammus Huloti is about 10 centimeters in length and weighs approximately 70 grams. It is a lonely fish that lives in the rapid and fresh waters of rivers in the Congo region. It feeds mainly on small invertebrates and crustaceans which it finds by scraping the bottom of the water.

The Phenacogrammus Huloti is considered a endangered species due to the loss of its natural habitat due to deforestation, pollution and overfishing. He is also threatened by competition with other species introduced into his home. This is why it is protected by international legislation on the conservation of endangered species.