Amphilius Lentiginosus
📖 Overview
Amphilius Lentiginosus (Amphilius lentiginosus), first described by Trewavas, 1936 is a small fish in the family Amphiliidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 11.80 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Amphilius Lentiginosus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Amphilius Lentiginosus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical endemic to Angola: described from Mont Moco (Cuvo River basin); in the middle Congo River basin known from the Chiumbe and Luachimo rivers (Kasai drainage) and from the Kwango (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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