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    Scientific NameParamphilius trichomycteroides    Pellegrin, 1907
    Common Name
    Type LocalityDitinn, Fouta Djallon, Guinea, western Africa.
    Synonym(s)
    EtymologyFrom the Greek para and amphi meaning in both sides. Named after the genus <em>Amphilus</em>.
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    Size59mm or 2.3" 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
    IUCN Red List Category
    Least Concern
    , 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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    ReferenceBulletin du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle (Série 1) v. 13 (no. 1), pp 24.
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    Last UpdateThu Dec 26, 2024 8:34 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)