 Sp. Akok 2022/06
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 Sp. "Edea"
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 On the slopes of Mount Cameroon there is a small village called Idenau. It is located right by the sea, where the locals fish every day. There is a small river that flows directly into the sea. But beyond this small river there are several more streams in the vicinity, all of which originate on the slope of Mount Cameroon. And in these streams, all of which have crystal clear and fresh water, this example of an almost certainly undescribed Procatopus species was found. This species shows a very beautiful bright blue color and has a beautiful red in the tail fin. At least the males show these colors. Females look less pretty. The photo shows a courting pair of this probably undescribed species from Cameroon. - Michel Keijman |
 Sp. "Motowash"
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 Tributary of the Mungo River
"Nowadays, the area around Muyuka is sadly not a place to visit. But back in 2006, when the region was still safe, it was a true hotspot for cichlids and killifish. Together with Hans van Heusden, I made my very first visit to this remarkable area. Just before reaching Muyuka, we stopped at an old bridge crossing a river that turned out to be a tributary of the Mungo River. The spot was used as a wash stop—motorcycle taxis and cars were being cleaned there daily. Surprisingly, the water was exceptionally clear. So clear, in fact, that we could snorkel and observe the fishes directly in their natural habitat. Later, using a large seine net, we started fishing—and what we caught was nothing short of spectacular." - Michel Keijman, 2026, FB. |
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Iloloma River - Sanaga drainage
"In 2015, while exploring the main course of the Iloloma River, we encountered a remarkable selection of beautifully shaped and coloured fishes. Representatives of the genera Enteromius, Procatopus, Micralestes, and Parauchenoglanis all occurred together in this one river system. What a sight—to see such a variety of fishes living side by side in a single stretch of river. Each genus occupying its own niche, yet sharing the same flowing waters. The Iloloma River clearly harbours an exceptionally rich fish diversity, once again proving that Cameroon’s inland waters are far more than just lines on a map—they are living reservoirs of hidden beauty." - Michael Keijman, 2015. |
 Sp. "Tole River"
This one is from the Mountain range which lays near Buea. I caught this one in a small and very cold stream called Tole River. - Michel Keijman |
 Sp. "Ybassi"
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