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    Scientific NameLeptoglanis xenognathus    Boulenger, 1902
    Common Name
    Type LocalityUbangi River at Banzyville, Democratic Republic of Congo, about 4°18'N, 21°11'E.
    Synonym(s)
    Pronunciationlept oh glah niss
    EtymologyLeptoglanis: From the Greek leptos, meaning slender and glanis, meaning catfish; in reference to the small size. Named after the genus <em>Amphilus</em>.
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    Size78mm or 3.1" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
    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.

    Currently 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.
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    DistributionAfrica
    African Waters, Congo (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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    IUCN Red List Category
    Least Concern
    , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2009.
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    BreedingUnreported in the aquarium.
    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceAnnales du Musee du Congo (Ser. Zoology) v. 2 (fasc. 2), pp 43, Pl. 14 (fig. 1).
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    Last UpdateThu Dec 26, 2024 8:34 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)