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    Scientific NameTetracamphilius pectinatus    Roberts, 2003
    Common Name
    Type LocalityCongo basin, tributary of River Luala 26 kilometers north of Kibunzi, 8 kilometers south of turnoff to Kibunzi, Luozi District, 45°06.5'S, 13°48'E, Republic of Congo.
    Synonym(s)
    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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    Size34mm or 1.3" 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
    African Waters, Congo, Ubangi (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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    BreedingUnreported in the aquarium.
    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceProceedings of the California Academy of Sciences v. 54 (no. 5), pp 104, Fig. 18.
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    Last UpdateThu Dec 26, 2024 8:34 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)