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.Genus phyllonemus in Practical Fishkeeping
Description This species reaches a length of TL. It has a distinctive appearance, with large eyes, leaf-like tips on its maxillary barbels, and a long adipose fin.| Phyllonemus brichardi in inaturalist
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.|Phyllonemus brichardi in Planet Catfish
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