All Fishes ⇒ AMPHILIIDAE ⇒ Leptoglaninae ⇒ The genus Leptoglanis

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SpeciesThere are 1 "species" in our database.
Pronunciationlept oh glah niss
EtymologyLeptoglanis: From the Greek leptos, meaning slender and glanis, meaning catfish; in reference to the small size.
IdentificationCurrently regarded as a monotypic genus, there are differing vertebrae counts between specimens from the Lower congo mainstream and those from the upper Congo at Panga and the Ubangai River, with more study this may lead to at least one other species. Also has a highly modified mouth which is unique among the Amphiliidae.
BreedingUnreported in the aquarium.
SizeSmallest 78 mm, largest 78 mm, average 78mm, most commonly 78mm. All SL.
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