Amphilius Atesuensis
📖 Overview
Amphilius Atesuensis (Amphilius atesuensis), first described by Boulenger, 1904 is a small fish in the family Amphiliidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 9.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9. Diagnosis: head short; eyes in dorsal position, at about midpoint of head length; barbels long and slender, extending beyond hind margin of head; branchiostegal membrane deeply notched; predorsal distance (=distance from head to dorsal fin) over 20% of standard length; dorsal-fin base above, or slightly ahead of pelvic-fin insertions; fins rounded, their principal simple ray shorter than the adjacent branched rays; a long urogenital papilla in males, its length over 5% of standard length; caudal peduncle short and deep; caudal fin slightly forked . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Amphilius Atesuensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.5 - 7.7; dH range: 10 - 20. Tropical; 18°C - 22°C ; 13°N - 4°N recorded from the upper Lofa (Guinea), Cross (Nigeria) and Baoulé (upper Niger basin, Mali)(Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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