Amphilius rheophilus

Amphilius rheophilus

Four pale brown saddles rise over its darker back

Amphilius rheophilus is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The largest recorded length is 12.2 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Amphiliidae
Genus: Amphilius
Maximum length: 12.2 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Africa: upper tributaries of the rivers Senegal, Gambia, Corubal, Konkouré, Little Scarcies and Niger; also reported (only once) from the River Loffa in Guinea (Ref. 57128 ). Also in the Jong/Pampana River (Ref. 13331 )
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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