[1] It is only known from the type locality, which is the eastern shore of the Ubwari Peninsula on the Congo side of Lake Tanganyika.

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

[4] This species reaches a length of 7.8 cm (3.1 in) TL.

It has a distinctive appearance, with large eyes, leaf-like tips on its maxillary barbels, and a long adipose fin.

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