# Procatopus

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***Procatopus*** is a [genus](/source/Genus) of African [lampeyes](/source/Procatopodidae) native to tropical freshwater habitats in [Cameroon](/source/Cameroon) and [Nigeria](/source/Nigeria).

## Species

There are currently three recognized species in this genus:[2]

- *[Procatopus aberrans](/source/Procatopus_aberrans)* [C. G. E. Ahl](/source/Ernst_Ahl), 1927 (Bluegreen lampeye)
- *[Procatopus nototaenia](/source/Procatopus_nototaenia)* [Boulenger](/source/George_Albert_Boulenger), 1904 (Large finned lampeye)
- *[Procatopus similis](/source/Procatopus_similis)* [C. G. E. Ahl](/source/Ernst_Ahl), 1927 (Variable lampeye)

## References

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