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Amphilius zairensis Skelton, 1986 |
Image contributors to this species: |
John P. Sullivan (3) |
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Relevant Information: |
Habitat: Amphilius zairensis is a demersal species. It occurs in the mainstream and high gradient tributaries (Skelton 1986). It is specially found in rapids. Aquarium Care: Can be kept in aquaria with a small grained gravel or sand substrate, and well planted with a slight current to facilitate their natural habitat. Provide rockwork and caves. This genera prefer cooler temperatures in the aquarium. Diet: Mosquito larvae, Tubifex, Cyclops, Daphnia, grindal worms, vegetable food, tablet and flake. Etymology: The specific name zairensis: from the Zaire River, Africa. Remarks: The species shown was captured by the image contributor in the Wagenia Falls, Kisangani, Province Orientale, D.R. Congo. |
Common Name: |
None |
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None |
Family: |
Amphiliidae |
Distribution: |
Africa: Lower Congo River mainstream and tributaries such as the Inkisi and Lufu; also reported from the Aruwimi, middle Congo, Wagenia Falls and Lualaba, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Type locality: River Lufu, about two km from confluence with Zaire River, near Inga hydroelectric dam, 5º31.5'S, 13º37.5'E. |
Size: |
9.5.cm. (3¾ins) |
Temp: |
20-24°c (67-75°f.) |
p.H. |
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6.5-7.5. |
Reference: |
Ferraris, C.J. Jr.,
2007. Checklist of catfishes, recent and fossil (Osteichthyes:
Siluriformes), and catalogue of siluriform primary
types. Zootaxa 1418:1-628 |
Family: Amphiliidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
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