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Atopochilus christyi Boulenger, 1920

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Relevant Information:

Similar looking to A. vogti. A. christyi may grow larger than the stated S.L. size of 9.5cm. Habitat: Atopochilus chrysti is known from Pool Malebo (Stanley Pool), Luebo, the Yangambi region, Kisangani and the Tshopo River, Central Congo River basin. Reproduction: It is a demersal species and is oviparous with distinct pairing during breeding (Breder and Rosen 1966). This genus is similar looking to the Chiloglanis genera but grows larger with a large sucking disc which they can graze algae and Aufwuchs from the substrate and rocks. Aquarium Care: This species has not been exported very often in the trade but you can keep as Chiloglanis but in larger tanks with good oxygenated water from a power filter. Sand or gravel substrate with smooth rocks or pebbles. Diet: Algae, cucumber, fly larvae foods, bloodworm and flake food. Etymology: The specific name christyi: Dr Cuthbert Christy (1863–1932) was a physician and zoologist who was particularly known for his work on sleeping sickness.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

Euchilichthys christyi

Family:

Mochokidae

Distribution:

Africa: Congo River basin, central Africa. Type locality: Stanley-Falls, ... d’Avakubi sur l’Ituri.

Size:

9.5cm. (3¾ins)

Temp:

20-26°C (67-79°F)

p.H.

6.5-7.2.

IUCN Red List

The species is widespread or without major threats throughout the Central Africa assessment region and is assessed as Least Concern, but it does need to be updated (IUCN 2010).

Reference:

Ferraris, C.J. Jr., 2007. Checklist of catfishes, recent and fossil (Osteichthyes: Siluriformes), and catalogue of siluriform primary types. Zootaxa 1418:1-628.
Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2019. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. www.fishbase.org, ( 04/2019 ).
Grant, Steven. Pers. comm. 2019.
Moelants, T. 2010. Atopochilus christyi. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010:
Seegers, L. 2008 The catfishes of Africa. A handbook for identification and maintenance. Aqualog Verlag A.C.S. GmbH, Germany. 604 p.

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Atopochilus christyi

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