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Phongolo suckermouth (Chiloglanis emarginatus)
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Ecological Illustration of Phongolo suckermouth (Chiloglanis emarginatus)
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Mochokidae

Phongolo suckermouth

Chiloglanis emarginatus

Mouth evolved into adhesive disc

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Africa
  • Elongated
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Phongolo suckermouth is known from Africa as a freshwater fish. It occurs in freshwater habitats.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Catfishes
Family
Mochokidae
Genus
Chiloglanis
Water type
Freshwater
Body shape
elongated
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