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    Scientific NameParamphilius firestonei    Schultz, 1942
    Common Name
    Type LocalityBromley, Liberia
    Synonym(s)
    EtymologyFrom the Greek para and amphi meaning in both sides. Named after the genus <em>Amphilus</em>.
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    Size61mm or 2.4" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
    IdentificationThe fishes of the genus have elongate cylindrical bodies, short deep heads and short rounded fins. Small eyes far forward, mouth broadwith fleshy lips.Long and slender barbels and caudal fin can be truncate or rounded.

    The fishes of the genus have elongate cylindrical bodies, short deep heads and short rounded fins. Small eyes far forward, mouth broadwith fleshy lips.Long and slender barbels and caudal fin can be truncate or rounded.
    SexingMature males have a bigger more swollen looking head than females.

    Mature males have a bigger more swollen looking head than females.
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    DistributionAfrica
    African Waters, Saint Paul (click on these areas to find other species found there)
    African Waters, Saint Paul, Du (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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    IUCN Red List Category
    Endangered
    , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2019.
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    BreedingUnreported in the aquarium.
    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceProceedings of the United States National Museum v. 92 (no. 3152), pp (328) 333, Pl. 36 (fig. 3).
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    Last UpdateThu Dec 26, 2024 8:34 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)