Phyllonemus brichardi

Phyllonemus brichardi also known as kapondo or the spatula-barbeled catfish, is a species of claroteid catfish endemic to Lake Tanganyika. It is only known from the type locality, which is the eastern shore of the Ubwari Peninsula on the Congo side of Lake Tanganyika.

Etymology
The fish is named in honor of aquarium-fish exporter Pierre Brichard (1921-1990), who collected the type specimen.

Habitat
It lives under large boulders in shallow water.

Diet
It primarily feeds on small invertebrates and fish.

Description
This species reaches a length of 7.8 cm TL. It has a distinctive appearance, with large eyes, leaf-like tips on its maxillary barbels, and a long adipose fin.

Reproduction
It is also one of the few catfishes that practice mouthbrooding, meaning both parents carry the eggs or young in their mouths for protection.