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    Scientific NameAtopochilus macrocephalus    Boulenger, 1906
    Common Name
    Type LocalityJunction of Cambo and Kwango [or Cuango] rivers at Fort Don Carlos, Loanda District, Angola.
    Synonym(s)
    EtymologyAtopochilus: From the Greek atopos, meaning strange, and cheilos, meaning lip; in reference to the unusual oral morphology. 
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    Size75mm or 3" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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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
    Data Deficient
    , 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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    ReferenceAnnals and Magazine of Natural History (Series 7) v. 17 (no. 97) (art. 16), pp 112.
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    Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)