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Scientific NameTetracamphilius angustifrons    (Boulenger, 1902)
Common Name
Type LocalityUbangi River at Banzyville, Democratic Republic of Congo, about 4°18'N, 21°11'E.
Synonym(s)Amphilius angustifrons, Anoplopterus angustifrons
EtymologyFrom the Greek tetra meaning four and akis meaning point, in reference to the multicuspid teeth, and Amphilius a generical name for this group of catfishes. Named after the genus <em>Amphilus</em>.
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Size39mm or 1.5" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
IdentificationThis genus differs from all other amphiliiids in having pedicellate jaw teeth with a fan-shaped distal end typically armed with two to six tiny flattened triangular cusps.Triangular adipose fin, slender caudal peduncle , caudal fin deeply forked with the lower lobe slightly larger than upper.

This genus differs from all other amphiliiids in having pedicellate jaw teeth with a fan-shaped distal end typically armed with two to six tiny flattened triangular cusps.Triangular adipose fin, slender caudal peduncle , caudal fin deeply forked with the lower lobe slightly larger than upper.
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DistributionAfrica

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IUCN Red List Category
Data Deficient
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BreedingUnreported in the aquarium.
Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceAnnales du Musee du Congo (Ser. Zoology) v. 2 (fasc. 2), pp 42, Pl. 10 (fig. 4).
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Last UpdateThu Dec 26, 2024 8:34 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)