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Dorsal view
Close-up of unculi on the ventral surface of the pectoral spine
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| Scientific Name | Amphilius platychir (Günther, 1864) |
| Common Name | Mountain Barbel |
| Type Locality | Sierra Leone. |
| Synonym(s) | Amphilius grammatophorus, Amphilius grammatophorus brevipinna, Amphilius grammatophorus inaequalis, Amphilius grammatophorus marmoratus, Amphilius platychir marmoratus, Pimelodus platychir |
| Pronunciation | ahm FILL ee us |
| Etymology | Amphilius: Not clear; probably from the Greek amphi, meaning both sides and leios, meaning smooth. Named after the genus <em>Amphilus</em>. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 167mm or 6.6" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | Most amphiliid species are found in fast-flowing water of clear, rocky streams at high elevations or rapids of large lowland rivers (Berra 2001; Roberts 2003).basins (Seegers et al. 2003). Species of Amphilius are adapted for fast flow and rocky habitats (Skelton 1986). Morphological adaptations for these habitats include expanded pectoral and pelvic fins with a thickened first ray, depressed body, dorsally directed eyes and reduced swim bladder (Skelton 1986; Walsh et al. 2000). The large pelvic fins form, in conjunction with the body, a feeble sucking disc that enables the fish to cling to rocks (Jackson 1961b). Most amphiliid species are found in fast-flowing water of clear, rocky streams at high elevations or rapids of large lowland rivers (Berra 2001; Roberts 2003).basins (Seegers et al. 2003). Species of Amphilius are adapted for fast flow and rocky habitats (Skelton 1986). Morphological adaptations for these habitats include expanded pectoral and pelvic fins with a thickened first ray, depressed body, dorsally directed eyes and reduced swim bladder (Skelton 1986; Walsh et al. 2000). The large pelvic fins form, in conjunction with the body, a feeble sucking disc that enables the fish to cling to rocks (Jackson 1961b). |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Africa African Waters, Sénégal (click on these areas to find other species found there) African Waters, Nigeria Waters, Niger (click on these areas to find other species found there) African Waters, Geba, Corubal (click on these areas to find other species found there) African Waters, Gambia (click on these areas to find other species found there) African Waters, Konkouré (click on these areas to find other species found there) African Waters, Little Scarcies (click on these areas to find other species found there) African Waters, Congo, Luongo (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map. |
| IUCN Red List Category | Least Concern , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2019. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | The diet of Amphilius species has been reported to consist predominantly of benthic aquatic insects (Marriott et al. 1997; Skelton 2001; Walsh et al. 2000). User data. |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
| Further Information | |
| Reference | Catalogue of the fishes in the British Museum v. 5, pp 134. |
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| More Resources | |
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| LFS label creator ARN ref:1.24.123.1417 | |
| Last Update | Thu Dec 26, 2024 8:34 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am) |