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  • Zaireichthys sp. `MAJAMAZI`
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Scientific NameZaireichthys sp. `MAJAMAZI`     
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Pronunciationza eer ICK thiss
EtymologyZaireichthys: From the Zaire river and the Greek ichthys, meaning fish; in reference to the type of the genus and its collection locality. Named after the genus <em>Amphilus</em>.
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IdentificationThe majority of species are small and compact, have a defense mechanism of three ossified spines in the dorsal and pectoral fins,being able to lock them into place which makes the genus different from all other Amphiliidae.

The majority of species are small and compact, have a defense mechanism of three ossified spines in the dorsal and pectoral fins,being able to lock them into place which makes the genus different from all other Amphiliidae.
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DistributionAfrica
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FurnitureIn nature the majority of species are found over or in sand in flowing rivers. There is one known lake dwelling species from Lake Malawi which is also found over sand and living in snail shells.
BreedingUnreported in the aquarium.
Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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Last UpdateThu Dec 26, 2024 8:34 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)