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    Scientific NameAmphilius korupi    Skelton, 2007
    Common Name
    Type LocalityOwaye River, just north of Mana River, upper Ndian system, Korup 'buffer zone A', Cameroon, 5°06'N, 8°59'E.
    Synonym(s)
    Pronunciationahm FILL ee us
    EtymologyAmphilius: Not clear; probably from the Greek amphi, meaning both sides and leios, meaning smooth. Named after the genus <em>Amphilus</em>.
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    IdentificationMost amphiliid species are found in fast-flowing water of clear, rocky streams at high elevations or rapids of large lowland rivers (Berra 2001; Roberts 2003).basins (Seegers et al. 2003). Species of Amphilius are adapted for fast flow and rocky habitats (Skelton 1986). Morphological adaptations for these habitats include expanded pectoral and pelvic fins with a thickened first ray, depressed body, dorsally directed eyes and reduced swim bladder (Skelton 1986; Walsh et al. 2000). The large pelvic fins form, in conjunction with the body, a feeble sucking disc that enables the fish to cling to rocks (Jackson 1961b).

    Most amphiliid species are found in fast-flowing water of clear, rocky streams at high elevations or rapids of large lowland rivers (Berra 2001; Roberts 2003).basins (Seegers et al. 2003). Species of Amphilius are adapted for fast flow and rocky habitats (Skelton 1986). Morphological adaptations for these habitats include expanded pectoral and pelvic fins with a thickened first ray, depressed body, dorsally directed eyes and reduced swim bladder (Skelton 1986; Walsh et al. 2000). The large pelvic fins form, in conjunction with the body, a feeble sucking disc that enables the fish to cling to rocks (Jackson 1961b).
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    DistributionAfrica
    African Waters, N dian (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 2009.
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    FeedingThe diet of Amphilius species has been reported to consist predominantly of benthic aquatic insects (Marriott et al. 1997; Skelton 2001; Walsh et al. 2000). User data.
    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceZootaxa No. 1578, pp 50, Fig. 5.
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    Last UpdateThu Dec 26, 2024 8:34 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)