/1.jpg "Amphilius sp. (1)")
Lateral view/2.jpg "Amphilius sp. (1)")
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| Scientific Name | Amphilius sp. (1) |
| Common Name | |
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| 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 | |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
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| LFS label creator ARN ref:1.24.123.1624 | |
| Last Update | Thu Dec 26, 2024 8:34 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am) |