Mountain barbel

Amphilius platychir

Maxillary barbels exceed three quarters of head length

Mountain barbel is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 10.8 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Amphiliidae
Genus: Amphilius
Maximum length: 10.8 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Africa: Amphilius platychir platychir : upper tributaries of the Senegal, Niger, Gambia, Corubal, Konkouré and Little Scarcies; A. p. marmoratus : rivers Loffa, St. Paul and Cavally in southeastern Guinea (Ref. 57128 ). Reports from eastern Africa (Tanzania, Congo basin in Zambia) based on misidentifications (see Ref. 78218 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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