Species found in Congo

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Acisoma panorpoides (Grizzled pintail)
Information on the Grizzled pintail (Acisoma panorpoides) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Aetobatus narinari (Spotted eagle ray)
The spotted eagle ray is very distinctive with a flattened body and triangular corners to the wing-like pectoral fins. The snout is rounded... More 27 Images 9 Videos
Afzelia africana (Afzelia)
Information on the afzelia is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 0 videos
Afzelia bipindensis (Afzelia)
Information on Afzelia bipindensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Albizia ferruginea (Albizia)
The albizia is a widespread African tree and common timber species, with a beautiful spreading crown. The trunk is straight with low, fat... More 4 Images 0 videos
Amietophrynus superciliaris (African giant toad)
The African giant toad (Amietophrynus superciliaris) is a large, forest-dwelling species, with attractive colouration that provides perfect... More 6 Images 0 videos
Anax ephippiger (Vagrant emperor)
Information on the vagrant emperor is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Anopyxis klaineana (Anopyxis)
Information on Anopyxis klaineana is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Aonyx congicus (Congo clawless otter)
With its long, sinuous body set on short-limbs, tapering tail and unwebbed feet, the Congo clawless otter is very similar in appearance to... More 1 Image 0 videos
Arctocebus aureus (Golden angwantibo)
The golden angwantibo (Arctocebus aureus) is a small, nocturnal primate with thick, woolly fur, which, as its name suggests, is golden-red... More 1 Image 0 videos
Atherurus africanus (African brush-tailed porcupine)
Information on the African brush-tailed porcupine is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Aucoumea klaineana (Okoumé)
This medium- to large-sized evergreen is Gabon’s most important commercial tree, contributing around 90 percent of the country’s total... More 3 Images 0 videos
Autranella congolensis (Autranella)
Information on Autranella congolensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Baillonella toxisperma (Moabi)
Information on moabi (Baillonella toxisperma) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 14 Images 0 videos
Balaenoptera borealis (Sei whale)
The sei whale is smaller in size than the fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), and can be distinguished from this similar species because it... More 11 Images 2 Videos
Balaenoptera edeni (Bryde’s whale)
Pronounced “broo-dess”, the Bryde’s whale is named after Johan Bryde, who helped construct the first South African whaling factory in the... More 19 Images 1 Video
Balaenoptera physalus (Fin whale)
Fin whales are the fastest of all cetaceans, reaching speeds of 37 kilometres per hour and known to completely clear the water. This whale... More 32 Images 2 Videos
Caracal aurata (African golden cat)
The African golden cat (Caracal aurata) is little known by science, but is the subject of much tribal superstition in many parts of Africa... More 20 Images 3 Videos
Carcharhinus falciformis (Silky shark)
A streamlined predator, the silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis) gets its common name from its exceptionally smooth skin, which has an... More 21 Images 1 Video
Carcharhinus limbatus (Blacktip shark)
The blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) is a large, stout shark, with a long, pointed snout and small eyes. Its torpedo-shaped body, grey... More 14 Images 1 Video
Carcharhinus plumbeus (Sandbar shark)
The most distinctive feature of this stocky, grey shark is its huge dorsal fin, which increases its stability as it cruises the sea bottom... More 9 Images 1 Video
Centrophorus granulosus (Gulper shark)
Found lurking in deep waters, the gulper shark (Centrophorus granulosus) is a long and slender fish with a long snout and large, green eyes... More 6 Images 0 videos
Cephalophus callipygus (Peter’s duiker)
Peter’s duiker belongs to a group of shy, secretive African mammals that are most often glimpsed as they dive for cover in thick vegetation... More 3 Images 1 Video
Cephalophus dorsalis (Bay duiker)
Duikers are small, shy antelopes which, while they do their best to avoid encountering humans, are being impacted by the unsustainable... More 5 Images 0 videos
Cephalophus nigrifrons (Black-fronted duiker)
The black-fronted duiker is a sturdy and active antelope, named for the broad black streak that runs from the nose to its forehead, which... More 2 Images 1 Video
Cephalophus ogilbyi (Ogilby’s duiker)
A small, secretive antelope, Ogilby’s duiker has a stocky body, an arched back, overdeveloped hindquarters, and short, slender legs, all... More 1 Image 0 videos
Cephalophus silvicultor (Yellow-backed duiker)
The yellow-backed duiker is the largest of all duikers; a group of animals which get their name from the Afrikaans word for ‘diver’... More 6 Images 1 Video
Cercocebus agilis (Agile mangabey)
The agile mangabey is a large, slender monkey, with relatively long limbs, a long muzzle, and a tail that is longer than its body. Males are... More 5 Images 0 videos
Cercopithecus cephus (Moustached guenon)
A diminutive species of African forest monkey, the moustached guenon’s name derives from the crescent-shaped, bright coloured patch located... More 5 Images 1 Video
Cercopithecus neglectus (De Brazza’s monkey)
De Brazza’s monkey is one of the most distinctive species of guenon, a collective name for members of a large group of African monkeys... More 10 Images 1 Video
Cercopithecus nictitans (Greater spot-nosed guenon)
One of the larger guenon species, the greater spot-nosed guenon’s name is derived from the striking, bright, white patch found on the nose... More 22 Images 1 Video
Cercopithecus pogonias (Crowned guenon)
The crowned guenon is a widespread and common African forest monkey, with distinctive facial markings and prominent tufted ears. Currently... More 10 Images 1 Video
Ceriagrion glabrum (Common pond-damsel)
A small, yet striking red and yellow damselfly with bright green eyes, the common pond-damsel (Ceriagrion glabrum) is a distinctive... More 12 Images 0 videos
Chelonia mydas (Green turtle)
The green turtle (Chelonia mydas) is one of the largest and most widespread of all the marine turtles. The oval carapace varies from olive... More 49 Images 25 Videos
Chlorocypha jacksoni (Chlorocypha)
Information on Chlorocypha jacksoni is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Chlorocypha molindica (Chlorocypha)
Information on Chlorocypha molindica is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Civettictis civetta (African civet)
A nocturnal, opportunistic mammal, the African civet (Civettictis civetta) is the largest African member of the Viverridae family, which... More 12 Images 1 Video
Colobus guereza (Guereza)
The guereza is a large, sturdy colobus monkey with an attractive black-and-white coat. Glossy, black fur covers much of the body, but... More 46 Images 6 Videos
Colobus satanas (Black colobus)
The black colobus is one of the most threatened primate species in Africa. It is a large, heavily built monkey, with a glossy black coat and... More 9 Images 1 Video
Crocidura olivieri (African giant shrew)
The aptly named African giant shrew is one of the largest shrews in the world. Like most shrews, it has a mouse- or rat-shaped body with a... More 1 Image 0 videos
Crocodylus niloticus (Nile crocodile)
One of the largest of all crocodilians, the Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is a supremely adapted aquatic predator, with a... More 66 Images 22 Videos
Crocuta crocuta (Spotted hyaena)
One of the most misunderstood animals, the spotted hyaena (Crocuta crocuta) has a reputation as being sly and cowardly, but is in fact... More 47 Images 13 Videos
Cyperus rotundus (Nut-grass)
The nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus) is a slender, erect, perennial sedge which spreads by means of a fibrous root system. Its slender... More 10 Images 0 videos
Delphinus delphis (Short-beaked common dolphin)
The short-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) is the commonest dolphin species, but exact numbers are unknown. It is easily identified... More 39 Images 2 Videos
Diospyros crassiflora (Ebony)
Information on Diospyros crassiflora is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Eidolon helvum (Straw-coloured fruit bat)
Information on the straw-coloured fruit bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 22 Images 1 Video
Entandrophragma angolense (Mahogany)
Information on Entandrophragma angolense is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Entandrophragma candollei (Cedar kokoti)
Information on the cedar kokoti (Entandrophragma candollei) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Entandrophragma cylindricum (Sapele)
This tall, straight African tree holds incredible value; ecologically, commercially, and even medicinally. The sapele is a member of the... More 6 Images 0 videos
Entandrophragma utile (Mahogany)
Information on Entandrophragma utile is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos

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