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    Scientific NameDolichamphilius longiceps    Roberts, 2003
    Common Name
    Type LocalityWagenia Falls on the River Lualaba, near Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo.
    Synonym(s)
    EtymologyFrom the greek dolichos, long or elongate; ammos, sand; and philos, beloved,dear. Gender masculine. Named after the genus <em>Amphilus</em>.
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    Size42mm or 1.7" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
    IdentificationBody and especially caudal peduncle extremely elongate;pectoral fin with 9-11 branched rays;outermost branched ray of pectoral and pelvic fins more elongate, so these fins have a falcate shape;principle caudal finrays 6-7.

    Body and especially caudal peduncle extremely elongate;pectoral fin with 9-11 branched rays;outermost branched ray of pectoral and pelvic fins more elongate, so these fins have a falcate shape;principle caudal finrays 6-7.
    SexingUnknown

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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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    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceProceedings of the California Academy of Sciences v. 54 (no. 5), pp 100, Fig. 16c.
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    Last UpdateThu Dec 26, 2024 8:34 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)