Five new fish species from threatened Congo wetlands
In remote regions of south-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, five previously unknown species of freshwater fish have been discovered and scientifically described. The new taxa, four seasonal Nothobranchius cyprinodonts and one Lacustricola lampeye, were identified using an integrative approach combining colour patterns, morphometric data, and mitochondrial DNA analysis. Each species represents a genetically distinct lineage, expanding our understanding of the diversit
Jul 2, 2025
